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

The distance between Waco (Waco Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3129 miles / 5036 kilometers / 2719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waco (ACT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3928 miles / 6322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 29 minutes.

Waco Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Waco to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3129.353 miles
  • 5036.206 kilometers
  • 2719.334 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
  • 3125.280 miles
  • 5029.651 kilometers
  • 2715.794 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 Waco to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Waco Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Waco to Fairbanks generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waco to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″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