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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1775 miles / 2857 kilometers / 1543 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1775.295 miles
  • 2857.061 kilometers
  • 1542.690 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
  • 1768.355 miles
  • 2845.891 kilometers
  • 1536.658 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 Qaanaaq to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Fairbanks generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W
Destination 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