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How far is Vadsø from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Vadsø (Vadsø Airport) is 3129 miles / 5036 kilometers / 2719 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Vadsø Airport

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2719
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Distance from Fairbanks to Vadsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3129.155 miles
  • 5035.887 kilometers
  • 2719.161 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
  • 3116.815 miles
  • 5016.027 kilometers
  • 2708.438 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 Vadsø?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Vadsø Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Vadsø Airport (VDS)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Vadsø generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Vadsø

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

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 Vadsø Airport
City: Vadsø
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VDS
ICAO Code: ENVD
Coordinates: 70°3′55″N, 29°50′40″E