How far is Yellowknife from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1029 miles / 1657 kilometers / 895 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 1759 miles / 2831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 14 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Yellowknife Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1029.374 miles
- 1656.616 kilometers
- 894.501 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- 1025.492 miles
- 1650.369 kilometers
- 891.128 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 Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Yellowknife?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Yellowknife generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
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 | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |