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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1254 miles / 2018 kilometers / 1090 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2149 miles / 3458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 45 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1253.881 miles
  • 2017.926 kilometers
  • 1089.593 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
  • 1249.438 miles
  • 2010.776 kilometers
  • 1085.732 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 Fort Chipewyan to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Fairbanks generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Chipewyan to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″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