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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Liberal, KS?

The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2699 miles / 4343 kilometers / 2345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3464 miles / 5575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 32 minutes.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Liberal to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2698.573 miles
  • 4342.932 kilometers
  • 2344.995 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
  • 2693.941 miles
  • 4335.478 kilometers
  • 2340.971 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 Liberal to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Liberal to Fairbanks generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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