How far is Ixtapa from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 3897 miles / 6271 kilometers / 3386 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 4971 miles / 8000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 2 minutes.

Distance from Fairbanks to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3896.505 miles
• 6270.816 kilometers
• 3385.970 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

• 3896.838 miles
• 6271.352 kilometers
• 3386.259 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Ixtapa?

The time difference between Fairbanks and Ixtapa is 3 hours. Ixtapa is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Ixtapa generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 978 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

Airport information

Origin	Fairbanks International Airport
City:	Fairbanks, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAI
ICAO Code:	PAFA
Coordinates:	64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W

Destination	Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City:	Ixtapa
Country:	Mexico
IATA Code:	ZIH
ICAO Code:	MMZH
Coordinates:	17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W