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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Owensboro, KY?

The distance between Owensboro (Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3050 miles / 4909 kilometers / 2651 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Owensboro (OWB) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3836 miles / 6174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 12 minutes.

Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Owensboro to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3050.493 miles
  • 4909.292 kilometers
  • 2650.806 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
  • 3044.119 miles
  • 4899.035 kilometers
  • 2645.267 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 Owensboro to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Owensboro to Fairbanks generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 750 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Owensboro to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
City: Owensboro, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OWB
ICAO Code: KOWB
Coordinates: 37°44′24″N, 87°10′0″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