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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Yuma, AZ?

The distance between Yuma (Yuma International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2628 miles / 4230 kilometers / 2284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yuma (YUM) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3580 miles / 5761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 22 minutes.

Yuma International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Yuma to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2628.371 miles
  • 4229.953 kilometers
  • 2283.992 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
  • 2626.102 miles
  • 4226.301 kilometers
  • 2282.020 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 Yuma to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Yuma International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yuma International Airport (YUM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Yuma to Fairbanks generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yuma to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″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