How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3354 miles / 5397 kilometers / 2914 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4920 miles / 7918 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 16 minutes.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3353.838 miles
- 5397.480 kilometers
- 2914.406 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- 3343.734 miles
- 5381.219 kilometers
- 2905.626 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 Sydney to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Sydney and Fairbanks is 5 hours. Fairbanks is 5 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Sydney to Fairbanks generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 831 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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 |