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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Whale Cove?

The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1663 miles / 2676 kilometers / 1445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2881 miles / 4637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 4 minutes.

Whale Cove Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Whale Cove to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1662.642 miles
  • 2675.763 kilometers
  • 1444.797 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
  • 1656.352 miles
  • 2665.641 kilometers
  • 1439.331 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 Whale Cove to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Whale Cove to Fairbanks generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whale Cove to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″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