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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Highfill, AR?

The distance between Highfill (Northwest Arkansas National Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2930 miles / 4715 kilometers / 2546 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Highfill (XNA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3662 miles / 5893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 0 minutes.

Northwest Arkansas National Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2930
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Distance from Highfill to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2929.815 miles
  • 4715.080 kilometers
  • 2545.939 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
  • 2924.512 miles
  • 4706.545 kilometers
  • 2541.331 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 Highfill to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Northwest Arkansas National Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Highfill to Fairbanks generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Highfill to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Northwest Arkansas National Airport
City: Highfill, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XNA
ICAO Code: KXNA
Coordinates: 36°16′54″N, 94°18′24″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