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How far is Swan River from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Swan River (Swan River Airport) is 1847 miles / 2973 kilometers / 1605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Swan River (ZJN) is 2426 miles / 3904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 38 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Swan River Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Swan River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1847.368 miles
  • 2973.051 kilometers
  • 1605.319 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
  • 1841.626 miles
  • 2963.809 kilometers
  • 1600.329 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 Swan River?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Swan River Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Swan River Airport (ZJN)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Swan River generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Swan River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Swan River Airport (ZJN).

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 Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″W