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How far is Yakima, WA, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers / 1414 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Yakima (YKM) is 2387 miles / 3841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 41 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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Distance from Fairbanks to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1626.656 miles
  • 2617.849 kilometers
  • 1413.526 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
  • 1623.276 miles
  • 2612.409 kilometers
  • 1410.588 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Yakima generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W