How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Cat Lake?
The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2145 miles / 3451 kilometers / 1864 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3051 miles / 4910 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 53 minutes.
Cat Lake Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Cat Lake to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cat Lake to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2144.509 miles
- 3451.252 kilometers
- 1863.527 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- 2137.689 miles
- 3440.277 kilometers
- 1857.601 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 Cat Lake to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cat Lake and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Cat Lake and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Cat Lake.
Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Cat Lake to Fairbanks generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Cat Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cat Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAC |
| ICAO Code: | CYAC |
| Coordinates: | 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |