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How far is Lethbridge from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lethbridge (Lethbridge Airport) is 1648 miles / 2652 kilometers / 1432 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Lethbridge (YQL) is 2128 miles / 3425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 42 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Lethbridge Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Lethbridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1647.569 miles
  • 2651.506 kilometers
  • 1431.699 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
  • 1643.201 miles
  • 2644.475 kilometers
  • 1427.902 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 Lethbridge?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lethbridge Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lethbridge Airport (YQL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lethbridge generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Lethbridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lethbridge Airport (YQL).

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 Lethbridge Airport
City: Lethbridge
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQL
ICAO Code: CYQL
Coordinates: 49°37′49″N, 112°48′0″W