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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 2621 miles / 4217 kilometers / 2277 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Waterloo (ALO) is 3301 miles / 5313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 7 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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2621
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4217
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2277
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Distance from Fairbanks to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2620.520 miles
  • 4217.318 kilometers
  • 2277.170 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
  • 2614.184 miles
  • 4207.121 kilometers
  • 2271.664 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 Fairbanks to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Waterloo generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Waterloo

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W