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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) is 2788 miles / 4487 kilometers / 2423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Amarillo (AMA) is 3514 miles / 5655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 58 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

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2788
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Distance from Fairbanks to Amarillo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2788.353 miles
  • 4487.418 kilometers
  • 2423.012 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
  • 2784.113 miles
  • 4480.595 kilometers
  • 2419.328 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 Amarillo?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Amarillo generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 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 Amarillo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).

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 Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
City: Amarillo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AMA
ICAO Code: KAMA
Coordinates: 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″W