How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Omaha, NE?
The distance between Omaha (Eppley Airfield) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2591 miles / 4169 kilometers / 2251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Omaha (OMA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3268 miles / 5260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 35 minutes.
Eppley Airfield – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Omaha to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Omaha to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2590.768 miles
- 4169.437 kilometers
- 2251.316 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- 2584.970 miles
- 4160.106 kilometers
- 2246.278 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 Omaha to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Eppley Airfield to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Omaha and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Omaha and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Omaha.
Flight carbon footprint between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Omaha to Fairbanks generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Omaha to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Eppley Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Omaha, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OMA |
| ICAO Code: | KOMA |
| Coordinates: | 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″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 |