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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1684 miles / 2710 kilometers / 1463 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2157 miles / 3471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 3 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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1684
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2710
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1463
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Distance from Medicine Hat to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1683.678 miles
  • 2709.617 kilometers
  • 1463.076 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
  • 1679.060 miles
  • 2702.185 kilometers
  • 1459.063 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 Medicine Hat to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Fairbanks generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medicine Hat to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″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