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How far is Big Trout Lake from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Big Trout Lake (Big Trout Lake Airport) is 2098 miles / 3377 kilometers / 1823 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Big Trout Lake (YTL) is 3229 miles / 5196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 17 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Big Trout Lake Airport

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2098
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1823
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Distance from Fairbanks to Big Trout Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2098.197 miles
  • 3376.720 kilometers
  • 1823.283 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
  • 2091.184 miles
  • 3365.435 kilometers
  • 1817.189 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 Big Trout Lake?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Big Trout Lake Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Big Trout Lake generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 504 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 Big Trout Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Big Trout Lake Airport (YTL).

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 Big Trout Lake Airport
City: Big Trout Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTL
ICAO Code: CYTL
Coordinates: 53°49′4″N, 89°53′48″W