How far is Fairbanks, AK, from San Antonio, TX?
The distance between San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3223 miles / 5187 kilometers / 2801 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4000 miles / 6438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 26 minutes.
San Antonio International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from San Antonio to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Antonio to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3223.185 miles
- 5187.214 kilometers
- 2800.872 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- 3219.726 miles
- 5181.647 kilometers
- 2797.866 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 San Antonio to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from San Antonio International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Antonio and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from San Antonio to Fairbanks generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 796 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Antonio to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | San Antonio International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Antonio, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAT |
| ICAO Code: | KSAT |
| Coordinates: | 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″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 |