How far is Gander from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 3342 miles / 5379 kilometers / 2904 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Gander (YQX) is 5931 miles / 9545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 27 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Gander International Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Gander
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Gander. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3342.341 miles
- 5378.976 kilometers
- 2904.415 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- 3331.644 miles
- 5361.761 kilometers
- 2895.119 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 Gander?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Gander International Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Gander?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Gander International Airport (YQX)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Gander generates about 375 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 375 kilograms equals 828 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 Gander
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Gander International Airport (YQX).
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 | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W |