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How far is Penticton from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) is 1479 miles / 2380 kilometers / 1285 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Penticton (YYF) is 2153 miles / 3465 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 22 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Penticton Regional Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Penticton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1478.824 miles
  • 2379.937 kilometers
  • 1285.063 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
  • 1475.233 miles
  • 2374.157 kilometers
  • 1281.942 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 Penticton?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Penticton Regional Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Penticton generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Penticton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Penticton Regional Airport (YYF).

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 Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″W