How far is Fort Nelson from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 916 miles / 1475 kilometers / 796 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1188 miles / 1912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 53 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 916.419 miles
- 1474.834 kilometers
- 796.347 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- 913.297 miles
- 1469.809 kilometers
- 793.633 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Fort Nelson generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |