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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3331 miles / 5360 kilometers / 2894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4747 miles / 7640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 50 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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3331
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5360
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2894
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Distance from Halifax to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3330.840 miles
  • 5360.467 kilometers
  • 2894.421 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
  • 3321.143 miles
  • 5344.862 kilometers
  • 2885.995 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 Halifax to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Halifax to Fairbanks generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 825 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Halifax to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″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