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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Kamloops?

The distance between Kamloops (Kamloops Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers / 1205 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kamloops (YKA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2023 miles / 3256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 10 minutes.

Kamloops Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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1387
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2232
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1205
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Distance from Kamloops to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1386.974 miles
  • 2232.118 kilometers
  • 1205.247 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
  • 1383.454 miles
  • 2226.454 kilometers
  • 1202.189 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 Kamloops to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Kamloops Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kamloops Airport (YKA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Kamloops to Fairbanks generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kamloops to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Kamloops Airport
City: Kamloops
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKA
ICAO Code: CYKA
Coordinates: 50°42′7″N, 120°26′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