How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2958 miles / 4761 kilometers / 2571 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3940 miles / 6341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 2 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2958.167 miles
- 4760.709 kilometers
- 2570.577 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- 2949.725 miles
- 4747.122 kilometers
- 2563.241 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 Ottawa to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Ottawa and Fairbanks is 4 hours. Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Fairbanks generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 726 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |