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How far is Highfill, AR, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Highfill (Northwest Arkansas National Airport) is 2930 miles / 4715 kilometers / 2546 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Highfill (XNA) is 3660 miles / 5891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 9 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Northwest Arkansas National Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Highfill

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2929.815 miles
  • 4715.080 kilometers
  • 2545.939 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
  • 2924.512 miles
  • 4706.545 kilometers
  • 2541.331 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 Highfill?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Northwest Arkansas National Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Highfill generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 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 Highfill

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA).

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 Northwest Arkansas National Airport
City: Highfill, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XNA
ICAO Code: KXNA
Coordinates: 36°16′54″N, 94°18′24″W