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How far is Pickle Lake from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Pickle Lake (Pickle Lake Airport) is 2206 miles / 3550 kilometers / 1917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Pickle Lake (YPL) is 3111 miles / 5007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 44 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Pickle Lake Airport

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1917
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Distance from Fairbanks to Pickle Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2206.127 miles
  • 3550.417 kilometers
  • 1917.072 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
  • 2199.126 miles
  • 3539.149 kilometers
  • 1910.988 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 Pickle Lake?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Pickle Lake Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Pickle Lake Airport (YPL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Pickle Lake generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 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 Pickle Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Pickle Lake Airport (YPL).

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 Pickle Lake Airport
City: Pickle Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPL
ICAO Code: CYPL
Coordinates: 51°26′47″N, 90°12′51″W