How far is Houston, TX, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3281 miles / 5280 kilometers / 2851 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Houston (IAH) is 4095 miles / 6591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 31 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3280.650 miles
- 5279.695 kilometers
- 2850.807 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- 3276.709 miles
- 5273.353 kilometers
- 2847.383 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Houston?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Houston is 3 hours. Houston is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Houston generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 811 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |