How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1408 miles / 2266 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2183 miles / 3513 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 45 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1408.211 miles
- 2266.295 kilometers
- 1223.702 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- 1405.017 miles
- 2261.155 kilometers
- 1220.926 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 Vancouver to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Vancouver and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Vancouver.
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Fairbanks generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 |