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

The distance between Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3056 miles / 4919 kilometers / 2656 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dallas (DFW) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3844 miles / 6186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 58 minutes.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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3056
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4919
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2656
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Distance from Dallas to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3056.431 miles
  • 4918.850 kilometers
  • 2655.966 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
  • 3052.070 miles
  • 4911.831 kilometers
  • 2652.176 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 Dallas to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Dallas to Fairbanks generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 752 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dallas to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DFW
ICAO Code: KDFW
Coordinates: 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″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