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How far is Omaha, NE, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Omaha (Eppley Airfield) is 2591 miles / 4169 kilometers / 2251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Omaha (OMA) is 3265 miles / 5255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 46 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Eppley Airfield

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Distance from Fairbanks to Omaha

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Omaha. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2590.768 miles
  • 4169.437 kilometers
  • 2251.316 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2584.970 miles
  • 4160.106 kilometers
  • 2246.278 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Fairbanks to Omaha?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Eppley Airfield is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Eppley Airfield (OMA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Omaha generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Omaha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Eppley Airfield (OMA).

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W
Destination Eppley Airfield
City: Omaha, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OMA
ICAO Code: KOMA
Coordinates: 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″W