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How far is Edmonton from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 1431 miles / 2303 kilometers / 1244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Edmonton (YEG) is 1845 miles / 2970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 54 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Edmonton International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Edmonton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1431.107 miles
  • 2303.144 kilometers
  • 1243.598 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
  • 1426.799 miles
  • 2296.211 kilometers
  • 1239.855 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 Edmonton?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Edmonton generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Edmonton

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

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 Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W