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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1956 miles / 3149 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Island Lake to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1956.449 miles
  • 3148.599 kilometers
  • 1700.107 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
  • 1949.970 miles
  • 3138.172 kilometers
  • 1694.478 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 Island Lake to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Fairbanks generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′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