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How far is Calgary from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1534 miles / 2468 kilometers / 1333 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Calgary (YYC) is 1988 miles / 3199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 49 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1533.630 miles
  • 2468.138 kilometers
  • 1332.688 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
  • 1529.376 miles
  • 2461.292 kilometers
  • 1328.991 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Calgary generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 400 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W