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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Prince Rupert?

The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers / 821 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prince Rupert (YPR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 1450 miles / 2334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 36 minutes.

Prince Rupert Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Prince Rupert to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 945.113 miles
  • 1521.012 kilometers
  • 821.281 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
  • 942.690 miles
  • 1517.112 kilometers
  • 819.175 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 Prince Rupert to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Prince Rupert to Fairbanks generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prince Rupert to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″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