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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1404 miles / 2259 kilometers / 1220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (CXH) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2182 miles / 3512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 45 minutes.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Fairbanks International Airport

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1404
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2259
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1220
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Distance from Vancouver to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1403.947 miles
  • 2259.433 kilometers
  • 1219.996 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
  • 1400.742 miles
  • 2254.277 kilometers
  • 1217.212 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 Vancouver to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Fairbanks generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″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