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How far is Halifax from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 3331 miles / 5360 kilometers / 2894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Halifax (YHZ) is 4748 miles / 7641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 54 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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3331
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5360
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2894
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Distance from Fairbanks to Halifax

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3330.840 miles
  • 5360.467 kilometers
  • 2894.421 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
  • 3321.143 miles
  • 5344.862 kilometers
  • 2885.995 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 Halifax?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Halifax generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 825 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 Halifax

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W