How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Harlingen, TX?
The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3450 miles / 5552 kilometers / 2998 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4253 miles / 6844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 10 minutes.
Valley International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Harlingen to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harlingen to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3449.692 miles
- 5551.740 kilometers
- 2997.700 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- 3446.960 miles
- 5547.345 kilometers
- 2995.326 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 Harlingen to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 7 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harlingen and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Harlingen to Fairbanks generates about 388 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 388 kilograms equals 856 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harlingen, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HRL |
| ICAO Code: | KHRL |
| Coordinates: | 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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 |