How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Wichita Falls, TX?

The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2950 miles / 4748 kilometers / 2564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3722 miles / 5990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 44 minutes.

Distance from Wichita Falls to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2950.257 miles
• 4747.979 kilometers
• 2563.703 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

• 2945.858 miles
• 4740.899 kilometers
• 2559.881 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 Wichita Falls to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wichita Falls and Fairbanks?

The time difference between Wichita Falls and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Wichita Falls.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Fairbanks generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin	Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City:	Wichita Falls, TX
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SPS
ICAO Code:	KSPS
Coordinates:	33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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