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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2275 miles / 3661 kilometers / 1977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4246 miles / 6834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 38 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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3661
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2274.644 miles
  • 3660.684 kilometers
  • 1976.611 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
  • 2266.578 miles
  • 3647.704 kilometers
  • 1969.602 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 Sanikiluaq to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Fairbanks generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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