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How far is Nanaimo from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1401 miles / 2255 kilometers / 1217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2238 miles / 3601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 59 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Nanaimo Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1400.887 miles
  • 2254.510 kilometers
  • 1217.338 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
  • 1397.769 miles
  • 2249.492 kilometers
  • 1214.628 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Nanaimo generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Nanaimo

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

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 Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W