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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2947 miles / 4743 kilometers / 2561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 5165 miles / 8313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 46 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Goose Bay to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2947.383 miles
  • 4743.353 kilometers
  • 2561.206 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
  • 2937.294 miles
  • 4727.116 kilometers
  • 2552.438 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 Goose Bay to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Fairbanks generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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