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How far is Hilo, HI, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 3130 miles / 5038 kilometers / 2720 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Hilo International Airport

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3130
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5038
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2720
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Distance from Fairbanks to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3130.255 miles
  • 5037.657 kilometers
  • 2720.117 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
  • 3133.255 miles
  • 5042.486 kilometers
  • 2722.724 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Hilo International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Hilo generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Hilo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).

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 Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W