How far is Sault Ste Marie from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) is 2635 miles / 4241 kilometers / 2290 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) is 3459 miles / 5566 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 4 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Sault Ste. Marie Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2635.098 miles
- 4240.779 kilometers
- 2289.838 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- 2627.574 miles
- 4228.671 kilometers
- 2283.300 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 Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Sault Ste Marie?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sault Ste Marie generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 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 Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Sault Ste. Marie Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sault Ste Marie |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAM |
| ICAO Code: | CYAM |
| Coordinates: | 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W |