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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Arctic Bay?

The distance between Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1578 miles / 2539 kilometers / 1371 nautical miles.

Arctic Bay Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Arctic Bay to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1577.535 miles
  • 2538.797 kilometers
  • 1370.841 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
  • 1571.375 miles
  • 2528.882 kilometers
  • 1365.487 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 Arctic Bay to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Arctic Bay Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Arctic Bay to Fairbanks generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Arctic Bay to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W
Destination 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