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

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

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Kearney (EAR) is 3301 miles / 5313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 40 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Kearney Regional Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Kearney

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Kearney. 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 Fairbanks to Kearney?

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

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

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Kearney 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 Fairbanks to Kearney

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

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 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