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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sioux Lookout?

The distance between Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2224 miles / 3580 kilometers / 1933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Lookout (YXL) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2945 miles / 4740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 42 minutes.

Sioux Lookout Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2224
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3580
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1933
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Distance from Sioux Lookout to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2224.356 miles
  • 3579.753 kilometers
  • 1932.912 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
  • 2217.556 miles
  • 3568.811 kilometers
  • 1927.004 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 Sioux Lookout to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Lookout Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Sioux Lookout to Fairbanks generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Lookout to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″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