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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Chesterfield Inlet?

The distance between Chesterfield Inlet (Chesterfield Inlet Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1676 miles / 2697 kilometers / 1456 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2881 miles / 4637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 4 minutes.

Chesterfield Inlet Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Chesterfield Inlet to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1675.781 miles
  • 2696.908 kilometers
  • 1456.214 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
  • 1669.379 miles
  • 2686.606 kilometers
  • 1450.651 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 Chesterfield Inlet to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Chesterfield Inlet Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Chesterfield Inlet to Fairbanks generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chesterfield Inlet to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Chesterfield Inlet Airport
City: Chesterfield Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCS
ICAO Code: CYCS
Coordinates: 63°20′48″N, 90°43′51″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