How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Calgary?
The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1534 miles / 2468 kilometers / 1333 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 1981 miles / 3188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 43 minutes.
Calgary International Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Calgary to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Calgary to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1533.630 miles
- 2468.138 kilometers
- 1332.688 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- 1529.376 miles
- 2461.292 kilometers
- 1328.991 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 Calgary to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Calgary and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Calgary and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Calgary.
Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Calgary to Fairbanks generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Calgary International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Calgary |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYC |
| ICAO Code: | CYYC |
| Coordinates: | 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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 |