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How far is Alma from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 2900 miles / 4667 kilometers / 2520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Alma (YTF) is 4163 miles / 6700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 41 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Alma Airport

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2900
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4667
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2520
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Distance from Fairbanks to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2899.731 miles
  • 4666.665 kilometers
  • 2519.798 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
  • 2890.735 miles
  • 4652.186 kilometers
  • 2511.980 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Alma Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Alma generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 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 Alma

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

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W