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How far is Van from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) is 5289 miles / 8512 kilometers / 4596 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Van Ferit Melen Airport

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4596
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Distance from Fairbanks to Van

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5289.194 miles
  • 8512.133 kilometers
  • 4596.184 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
  • 5274.842 miles
  • 8489.036 kilometers
  • 4583.713 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 Van?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Van generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Van

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).

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 Van Ferit Melen Airport
City: Van
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: VAN
ICAO Code: LTCI
Coordinates: 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E