How far is Nelson from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 7608 miles / 12244 kilometers / 6611 nautical miles.

Distance from Fairbanks to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7607.899 miles
• 12243.726 kilometers
• 6611.083 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

• 7627.677 miles
• 12275.557 kilometers
• 6628.270 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Nelson Airport is 14 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Nelson?

The time difference between Fairbanks and Nelson is 22 hours. Nelson is 22 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Nelson generates about 941 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 941 kilograms equals 2 076 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

Airport information

Origin	Fairbanks International Airport
City:	Fairbanks, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	FAI
ICAO Code:	PAFA
Coordinates:	64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W

Destination	Nelson Airport
City:	Nelson
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	NSN
ICAO Code:	NZNS
Coordinates:	41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E