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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Pickle Lake?

The distance between Pickle Lake (Pickle Lake Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2206 miles / 3550 kilometers / 1917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pickle Lake (YPL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3108 miles / 5002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 36 minutes.

Pickle Lake Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Pickle Lake to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2206.127 miles
  • 3550.417 kilometers
  • 1917.072 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
  • 2199.126 miles
  • 3539.149 kilometers
  • 1910.988 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 Pickle Lake to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Pickle Lake Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Pickle Lake to Fairbanks generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pickle Lake to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Pickle Lake Airport
City: Pickle Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPL
ICAO Code: CYPL
Coordinates: 51°26′47″N, 90°12′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