How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Whitehorse?
The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 494 miles / 795 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 595 miles / 957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 39 minutes.
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Whitehorse to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whitehorse to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 494.200 miles
- 795.338 kilometers
- 429.448 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- 492.572 miles
- 792.717 kilometers
- 428.033 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 Whitehorse to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whitehorse and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Whitehorse to Fairbanks generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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 |