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How far is Nanaimo from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 1391 miles / 2239 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 2227 miles / 3584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 40 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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1209
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Distance from Fairbanks to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1391.237 miles
  • 2238.978 kilometers
  • 1208.951 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
  • 1388.124 miles
  • 2233.969 kilometers
  • 1206.247 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Nanaimo generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

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 Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″W