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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2900 miles / 4667 kilometers / 2520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alma (YTF) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4160 miles / 6695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 34 minutes.

Alma Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2900
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4667
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2520
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Distance from Alma to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2899.731 miles
  • 4666.665 kilometers
  • 2519.798 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
  • 2890.735 miles
  • 4652.186 kilometers
  • 2511.980 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 Alma to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Alma to Fairbanks generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alma to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alma Airport (YTF) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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