How far is Whitehorse from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 494 miles / 795 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 593 miles / 955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 38 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Whitehorse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Whitehorse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 494.200 miles
- 795.338 kilometers
- 429.448 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- 492.572 miles
- 792.717 kilometers
- 428.033 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 Whitehorse?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Whitehorse?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Whitehorse generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 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 Whitehorse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W |