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How far is Ottawa from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2958 miles / 4761 kilometers / 2571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Ottawa (YOW) is 3942 miles / 6344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 6 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2958.167 miles
  • 4760.709 kilometers
  • 2570.577 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
  • 2949.725 miles
  • 4747.122 kilometers
  • 2563.241 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Ottawa generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 726 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W