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How far is Vancouver from Fairbanks, AK?

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

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Vancouver (CXH) is 2181 miles / 3510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 42 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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1404
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2259
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Distance from Fairbanks to Vancouver

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Vancouver. 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 Fairbanks to Vancouver?

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

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

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Vancouver 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 Fairbanks to Vancouver

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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