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How far is Papa Westray from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) is 3680 miles / 5922 kilometers / 3198 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Papa Westray Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Papa Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3679.916 miles
  • 5922.250 kilometers
  • 3197.759 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
  • 3666.331 miles
  • 5900.389 kilometers
  • 3185.955 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 Papa Westray?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Papa Westray Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Papa Westray generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 919 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Papa Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW).

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 Papa Westray Airport
City: Papa Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: PPW
ICAO Code: EGEP
Coordinates: 59°21′6″N, 2°54′1″W