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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1401 miles / 2255 kilometers / 1217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2238 miles / 3602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 59 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1400.887 miles
  • 2254.510 kilometers
  • 1217.338 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
  • 1397.769 miles
  • 2249.492 kilometers
  • 1214.628 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 Nanaimo to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Fairbanks generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″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