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How far is Yan'an from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) is 4324 miles / 6959 kilometers / 3757 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Yan'an Nanniwan Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Yan'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4323.916 miles
  • 6958.668 kilometers
  • 3757.380 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
  • 4313.305 miles
  • 6941.592 kilometers
  • 3748.160 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 Fairbanks to Yan'an?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Yan'an Nanniwan Airport is 8 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Yan'an generates about 497 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 497 kilograms equals 1 096 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Yan'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
City: Yan'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ENY
ICAO Code: ZLYA
Coordinates: 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″E