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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2078 miles / 3344 kilometers / 1805 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2661 miles / 4282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 27 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2077.654 miles
  • 3343.659 kilometers
  • 1805.432 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
  • 2071.470 miles
  • 3333.707 kilometers
  • 1800.058 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 Winnipeg to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Fairbanks generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Winnipeg to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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