How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3303 miles / 5316 kilometers / 2870 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4109 miles / 6612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 45 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3303.121 miles
- 5315.858 kilometers
- 2870.334 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- 3299.251 miles
- 5309.630 kilometers
- 2866.971 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 Houston to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Houston and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Houston to Fairbanks generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |