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How far is Vancouver from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 1408 miles / 2266 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2182 miles / 3512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 44 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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1408
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Distance from Fairbanks to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1408.211 miles
  • 2266.295 kilometers
  • 1223.702 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
  • 1405.017 miles
  • 2261.155 kilometers
  • 1220.926 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Vancouver generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W