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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1391 miles / 2239 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2228 miles / 3585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 36 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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1209
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Distance from Nanaimo to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1391.237 miles
  • 2238.978 kilometers
  • 1208.951 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
  • 1388.124 miles
  • 2233.969 kilometers
  • 1206.247 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 Nanaimo to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Fairbanks generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′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