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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1456 miles / 2344 kilometers / 1265 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 17 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1456.224 miles
  • 2343.566 kilometers
  • 1265.424 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
  • 1452.598 miles
  • 2337.729 kilometers
  • 1262.273 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 Kelowna to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Fairbanks generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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