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How far is San Antonio, TX, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) is 3223 miles / 5187 kilometers / 2801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Antonio (SAT) is 4005 miles / 6446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 33 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – San Antonio International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to San Antonio

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3223.185 miles
  • 5187.214 kilometers
  • 2800.872 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
  • 3219.726 miles
  • 5181.647 kilometers
  • 2797.866 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 San Antonio?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to San Antonio International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to San Antonio generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 796 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 San Antonio

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

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 San Antonio International Airport
City: San Antonio, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAT
ICAO Code: KSAT
Coordinates: 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″W