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How far is Medicine Hat from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 1684 miles / 2710 kilometers / 1463 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 2157 miles / 3471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 7 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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1684
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2710
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1463
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Distance from Fairbanks to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1683.678 miles
  • 2709.617 kilometers
  • 1463.076 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
  • 1679.060 miles
  • 2702.185 kilometers
  • 1459.063 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 Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Medicine Hat generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 422 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 Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

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 Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W