How far is Fairbanks, AK, from El Paso, TX?
The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2877 miles / 4630 kilometers / 2500 nautical miles.
The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3736 miles / 6012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 9 minutes.
El Paso International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from El Paso to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from El Paso to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2876.700 miles
- 4629.600 kilometers
- 2499.784 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- 2873.674 miles
- 4624.730 kilometers
- 2497.154 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 El Paso to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between El Paso and Fairbanks?
The time difference between El Paso and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind El Paso.
Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from El Paso to Fairbanks generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 704 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | El Paso International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Paso, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ELP |
| ICAO Code: | KELP |
| Coordinates: | 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |