How far is Thompson from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 1771 miles / 2850 kilometers / 1539 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Thompson (YTH) is 2688 miles / 4326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 46 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Thompson Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Thompson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Thompson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1771.146 miles
- 2850.382 kilometers
- 1539.083 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- 1765.079 miles
- 2840.620 kilometers
- 1533.812 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 Thompson?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Thompson Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Thompson?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Thompson Airport (YTH)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Thompson generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 Thompson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Thompson Airport (YTH).
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 | Thompson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thompson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YTH |
| ICAO Code: | CYTH |
| Coordinates: | 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W |