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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Abilene, TX?

The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3014 miles / 4850 kilometers / 2619 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3787 miles / 6094 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 37 minutes.

Abilene Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Abilene to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3013.875 miles
  • 4850.362 kilometers
  • 2618.986 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
  • 3009.929 miles
  • 4844.011 kilometers
  • 2615.557 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 Abilene to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Abilene to Fairbanks generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 740 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abilene to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″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