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

The distance between Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3038 miles / 4889 kilometers / 2640 nautical miles.

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Honolulu to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3037.831 miles
  • 4888.915 kilometers
  • 2639.803 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
  • 3040.249 miles
  • 4892.806 kilometers
  • 2641.904 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 Honolulu to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Honolulu to Fairbanks generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Honolulu to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNL
ICAO Code: PHNL
Coordinates: 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″W
Destination 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