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How far is Sioux Lookout from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) is 2224 miles / 3580 kilometers / 1933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) is 2948 miles / 4745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 51 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Sioux Lookout Airport

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2224
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3580
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1933
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Distance from Fairbanks to Sioux Lookout

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2224.356 miles
  • 3579.753 kilometers
  • 1932.912 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
  • 2217.556 miles
  • 3568.811 kilometers
  • 1927.004 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 Sioux Lookout?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sioux Lookout generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 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 Sioux Lookout

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL).

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 Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W