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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Quebec?

The distance between Quebec (Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3001 miles / 4829 kilometers / 2608 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quebec (YQB) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4215 miles / 6783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 28 minutes.

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Quebec to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3000.703 miles
  • 4829.164 kilometers
  • 2607.540 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
  • 2991.732 miles
  • 4814.726 kilometers
  • 2599.744 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 Quebec to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Quebec to Fairbanks generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 737 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quebec to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
City: Quebec
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQB
ICAO Code: CYQB
Coordinates: 46°47′27″N, 71°23′35″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