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How far is Points North Landing from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Points North Landing (Points North Landing Airport) is 1481 miles / 2384 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Points North Landing (YNL) is 2628 miles / 4230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 37 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Points North Landing Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Points North Landing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1481.127 miles
  • 2383.642 kilometers
  • 1287.064 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
  • 1475.861 miles
  • 2375.168 kilometers
  • 1282.488 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 Points North Landing?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Points North Landing Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Points North Landing Airport (YNL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Points North Landing generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Points North Landing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Points North Landing Airport (YNL).

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 Points North Landing Airport
City: Points North Landing
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNL
ICAO Code: CYNL
Coordinates: 58°16′36″N, 104°4′55″W