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How far is Wanganui from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 7493 miles / 12059 kilometers / 6511 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Whanganui Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Wanganui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7492.898 miles
  • 12058.651 kilometers
  • 6511.151 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
  • 7512.694 miles
  • 12090.509 kilometers
  • 6528.353 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 Wanganui?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Whanganui Airport is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Wanganui generates about 925 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 925 kilograms equals 2 039 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Wanganui

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

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 Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E