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How far is Prince Rupert from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers / 821 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Prince Rupert (YPR) is 1449 miles / 2332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 36 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Prince Rupert Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Prince Rupert

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 945.113 miles
  • 1521.012 kilometers
  • 821.281 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
  • 942.690 miles
  • 1517.112 kilometers
  • 819.175 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 Prince Rupert?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Prince Rupert Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Prince Rupert generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Prince Rupert

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR).

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 Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″W