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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Waskaganish?

The distance between Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2539 miles / 4086 kilometers / 2206 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4015 miles / 6461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 34 minutes.

Waskaganish Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Waskaganish to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2539.074 miles
  • 4086.244 kilometers
  • 2206.395 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
  • 2530.811 miles
  • 4072.946 kilometers
  • 2199.215 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 Waskaganish to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Waskaganish Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Waskaganish to Fairbanks generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waskaganish to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″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