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How far is Wichita Falls, TX, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) is 2950 miles / 4748 kilometers / 2564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Wichita Falls (SPS) is 3728 miles / 5999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 52 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Wichita Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Wichita Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2950.257 miles
  • 4747.979 kilometers
  • 2563.703 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
  • 2945.858 miles
  • 4740.899 kilometers
  • 2559.881 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 Wichita Falls?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Wichita Falls Regional Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Wichita Falls generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 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 Wichita Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS).

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 Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″W