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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Saint John?

The distance between Saint John (Saint John Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3239 miles / 5213 kilometers / 2815 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saint John (YSJ) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4525 miles / 7283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 51 minutes.

Saint John Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Saint John to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3239.326 miles
  • 5213.189 kilometers
  • 2814.897 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
  • 3229.849 miles
  • 5197.937 kilometers
  • 2806.662 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 Saint John to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Saint John Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Saint John to Fairbanks generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 800 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saint John to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Saint John Airport
City: Saint John
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSJ
ICAO Code: CYSJ
Coordinates: 45°18′57″N, 65°53′25″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