How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Thompson?
The distance between Thompson (Thompson Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1771 miles / 2850 kilometers / 1539 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Thompson (YTH) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2687 miles / 4324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 42 minutes.
Thompson Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Thompson to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thompson to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1771.146 miles
- 2850.382 kilometers
- 1539.083 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- 1765.079 miles
- 2840.620 kilometers
- 1533.812 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 Thompson to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Thompson Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thompson and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Thompson and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Thompson.
Flight carbon footprint between Thompson Airport (YTH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Thompson to Fairbanks generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Thompson to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thompson Airport (YTH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Thompson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thompson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YTH |
| ICAO Code: | CYTH |
| Coordinates: | 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″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 |