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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Wabush?

The distance between Wabush (Wabush Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2797 miles / 4502 kilometers / 2431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wabush (YWK) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4836 miles / 7782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 6 minutes.

Wabush Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2797
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4502
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2431
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Distance from Wabush to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2797.136 miles
  • 4501.554 kilometers
  • 2430.645 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
  • 2787.663 miles
  • 4486.309 kilometers
  • 2422.413 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 Wabush to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Wabush Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wabush Airport (YWK) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Wabush to Fairbanks generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 684 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wabush to Fairbanks

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

Airport information

Origin Wabush Airport
City: Wabush
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWK
ICAO Code: CYWK
Coordinates: 52°55′18″N, 66°51′51″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