How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3281 miles / 5280 kilometers / 2851 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4090 miles / 6583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 21 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Fairbanks. 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 Houston to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Houston and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Houston to Fairbanks 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 Houston to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |