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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 5710 miles / 9190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 142 hours 46 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2230
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3589
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1938
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Distance from Iqaluit to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2230.358 miles
  • 3589.413 kilometers
  • 1938.128 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
  • 2221.813 miles
  • 3575.661 kilometers
  • 1930.702 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 Iqaluit to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Fairbanks generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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