How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1456 miles / 2344 kilometers / 1265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 17 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Kelowna to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1456.224 miles
- 2343.566 kilometers
- 1265.424 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- 1452.598 miles
- 2337.729 kilometers
- 1262.273 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 Kelowna to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Kelowna and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Kelowna.
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Fairbanks generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |