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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Wichita, KS?

The distance between Wichita (Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2760 miles / 4442 kilometers / 2399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita (ICT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3561 miles / 5731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 12 minutes.

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Wichita to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2760.338 miles
  • 4442.333 kilometers
  • 2398.668 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
  • 2755.194 miles
  • 4434.055 kilometers
  • 2394.198 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 Wichita to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Wichita to Fairbanks generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 674 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
City: Wichita, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ICT
ICAO Code: KICT
Coordinates: 37°39′0″N, 97°25′59″W
Destination 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