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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Wekweètì?

The distance between Wekweètì (Wekweètì Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wekweètì (YFJ) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 1888 miles / 3039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 39 minutes.

Wekweètì Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Wekweètì to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.477 miles
  • 1605.283 kilometers
  • 866.783 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
  • 993.644 miles
  • 1599.114 kilometers
  • 863.453 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 Wekweètì to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Wekweètì Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wekweètì Airport (YFJ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Wekweètì to Fairbanks generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wekweètì to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Wekweètì Airport
City: Wekweètì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFJ
ICAO Code: CYWE
Coordinates: 64°11′26″N, 114°4′37″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