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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1839 miles / 2959 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2869 miles / 4617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 29 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Gillam to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1838.805 miles
  • 2959.270 kilometers
  • 1597.878 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
  • 1832.405 miles
  • 2948.970 kilometers
  • 1592.316 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 Gillam to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Gillam to Fairbanks generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gillam to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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