How far is Fort McMurray from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1340 miles / 2156 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 53 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Fort McMurray
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Fort McMurray. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1339.666 miles
- 2155.983 kilometers
- 1164.138 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- 1335.153 miles
- 2148.721 kilometers
- 1160.217 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 Fort McMurray?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Fort McMurray?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Fort McMurray generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Fort McMurray
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Fort McMurray International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort McMurray |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YMM |
| ICAO Code: | CYMM |
| Coordinates: | 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W |