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

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 3476 miles / 5594 kilometers / 3020 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Brownsville (BRO) is 4285 miles / 6896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 48 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3475.788 miles
  • 5593.739 kilometers
  • 3020.377 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
  • 3473.115 miles
  • 5589.437 kilometers
  • 3018.054 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 Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Brownsville generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 863 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 Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W