How far is El Paso, TX, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 2877 miles / 4630 kilometers / 2500 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to El Paso (ELP) is 3741 miles / 6021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 14 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – El Paso International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to El Paso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to El Paso. 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 Fairbanks to El Paso?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and El Paso?
The time difference between Fairbanks and El Paso is 2 hours. El Paso is 2 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to El Paso 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 Fairbanks to El Paso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | 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 |