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How far is Sandy Lake from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sandy Lake (Sandy Lake Airport) is 2033 miles / 3272 kilometers / 1767 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Sandy Lake Airport

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1767
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Distance from Fairbanks to Sandy Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2033.421 miles
  • 3272.474 kilometers
  • 1766.995 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
  • 2026.782 miles
  • 3261.790 kilometers
  • 1761.226 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 Sandy Lake?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sandy Lake Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sandy Lake generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Sandy Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ).

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 Sandy Lake Airport
City: Sandy Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZSJ
ICAO Code: CZSJ
Coordinates: 53°3′51″N, 93°20′39″W