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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Kearney, NE?

The distance between Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2535 miles / 4080 kilometers / 2203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kearney (EAR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3296 miles / 5304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 32 minutes.

Kearney Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Kearney to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2535.345 miles
  • 4080.243 kilometers
  • 2203.155 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
  • 2529.980 miles
  • 4071.609 kilometers
  • 2198.493 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 Kearney to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Kearney Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Kearney to Fairbanks generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kearney to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Kearney Regional Airport
City: Kearney, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAR
ICAO Code: KEAR
Coordinates: 40°43′37″N, 99°0′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