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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Saskatoon?

The distance between Saskatoon (Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1685 miles / 2712 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saskatoon (YXE) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2149 miles / 3459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 38 minutes.

Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Saskatoon to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1685.429 miles
  • 2712.436 kilometers
  • 1464.598 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
  • 1680.320 miles
  • 2704.212 kilometers
  • 1460.158 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 Saskatoon to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Saskatoon to Fairbanks generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saskatoon to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
City: Saskatoon
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXE
ICAO Code: CYXE
Coordinates: 52°10′14″N, 106°41′59″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