Nonstop flight route between Nemiscau, Quebec, Canada and Fairbanks, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(51°41'27"N by 76°8'8"W)
Arrival Airport:
(64°48'53"N by 147°51'23"W)
Distance from YNS to FAI:
2,594.43 miles (4,175.32 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Nemiscau Airport (YNS), Nemiscau, Quebec, Canada and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), Fairbanks, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,594 miles (or 4,175 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Nemiscau Airport and Fairbanks International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Nemiscau Airport and Fairbanks International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YNS / CYHH |
| Airport Name: | Nemiscau Airport |
| Location: | Nemiscau, Quebec, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 51°41'27"N by 76°8'8"W |
| Operator/Owner: | Hydro-Québec |
| Airport Type: | Private |
| Elevation: | 802 feet (244 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YNS |
| More Information: | YNS Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FAI / PAFA |
| Airport Name: | Fairbanks International Airport |
| Location: | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°48'53"N by 147°51'23"W |
| Area Served: | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 434 feet (132 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FAI |
| More Information: | FAI Maps & Info |
Facts about Nemiscau Airport (YNS):
- Because of Nemiscau Airport's relatively low elevation of 802 feet, planes can take off or land at Nemiscau Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to Nemiscau Airport (YNS) is Eastmain River Airport (ZEM), which is located 108 miles (174 kilometers) WNW of YNS.
- The furthest airport from Nemiscau Airport (YNS) is Albany Airport (ALH), which is located 11,089 miles (17,846 kilometers) away in Albany, Western Australia, Australia.
- Nemiscau Airport (YNS) currently has only 1 runway.
Facts about Fairbanks International Airport (FAI):
- Because of Fairbanks International Airport's relatively low elevation of 434 feet, planes can take off or land at Fairbanks International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The airport opened in 1951 and took over existing scheduled airline traffic to Fairbanks, which had previously used Ladd Air Force Base.Alaska Airlines used Fairbanks as its main hub in the 1950s, with service to Seattle and Portland as well as intrastate service to Anchorage, Nome and other destinations.
- The furthest airport from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,289 miles (16,558 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) has 4 runways.
- The closest airport to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is Ladd Army Airfield (FBK), which is located only 7 miles (12 kilometers) ENE of FAI.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 108.14 miles (174.04 km) WNW | Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) | Eastmain, Quebec, Canada |     |
| 2 | 113.60 miles (182.82 km) W | Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) | Waskaganish, Quebec, Canada | |
| 3 | 129.96 miles (209.15 km) N | La Grande-3 Airport (YAR) | Northern Quebec, Canada | |
| 4 | 145.77 miles (234.59 km) NW | Wemindji Airport (YNC) | Wemindji, Quebec, Canada | |
| 5 | 148.92 miles (239.67 km) NNW | La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) | Radisson, Quebec, Canada | |
| 6 | 150.08 miles (241.52 km) SSE | Chibougamau/Chapais Airport (YMT) | Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada | |
| 7 | 151.94 miles (244.53 km) SSW | Matagami Airport (YNM) | Matagami, Quebec, Canada | |
| 8 | 175.85 miles (283.00 km) NE | La Grande-4 Airport (YAH) | Northern Quebec, Canada | |
| 9 | 186.73 miles (300.52 km) NW | Chisasibi Airport (YKU) | Chisasibi, Quebec, Canada | |
| 10 | 187.90 miles (302.40 km) SSW | Lebel-sur-Quévillon Airport (YLS) | Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Quebec, Canada | |
| 11 | 194.35 miles (312.78 km) W | Moosonee Airport (YMO) | Moosonee, Ontario, Canada | |
| 12 | 234.02 miles (376.62 km) SW | La Sarre Airport (SSQ) | La Sarre, Quebec, Canada | |
| 13 | 235.38 miles (378.81 km) SSW | Amos/Magny Airport (YEY) | Amos, Quebec, Canada | |
| 14 | 239.28 miles (385.08 km) WNW | Kashechewan Airport (ZKE) | Kashechewan, Ontario, Canada | |
| 15 | 239.37 miles (385.23 km) W | Fort Albany Airport (YFA) | Fort Albany, Ontario, Canada | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,089.07 miles (17,846.09 km) SW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,087.55 miles (17,843.64 km) SSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,086.52 miles (17,841.98 km) SSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,065.66 miles (17,808.41 km) SSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,039.95 miles (17,767.03 km) SSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,015.45 miles (17,727.60 km) SW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,954.20 miles (17,629.02 km) SSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,953.13 miles (17,627.31 km) SSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,941.19 miles (17,608.09 km) SSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,903.13 miles (17,546.85 km) SW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,852.25 miles (17,464.96 km) SSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,761.77 miles (17,319.34 km) SSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,758.96 miles (17,314.82 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,758.44 miles (17,313.99 km) SW | Kambalda Airport (KDB) | Kambalda, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,742.58 miles (17,288.47 km) SW | Windarling Airport (WRN) | Windarling, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.28 miles (11.71 km) ENE | Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) | Fairbanks / Fort Wainwright, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 24.54 miles (39.49 km) ESE | Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 40.45 miles (65.10 km) WSW | Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) | Nenana, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 49.82 miles (80.18 km) WNW | Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) | Minto, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 81.20 miles (130.68 km) SSW | McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) | McKinley Park, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 81.77 miles (131.59 km) NW | Rampart Airport (RMP) | Rampart, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 82.65 miles (133.01 km) W | Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY) | Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 82.81 miles (133.27 km) SE | Delta Junction Airport (DJN) | Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 85.28 miles (137.25 km) SE | Allen Army Airfield (BIG) | Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 89.90 miles (144.68 km) NNW | Stevens Village Airport (SVS) | Stevens Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 95.72 miles (154.05 km) NW | Five Mile Airport (FMC) | Five Mile, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 103.41 miles (166.43 km) ENE | Central Airport (CEM) | Central, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 104.99 miles (168.97 km) ENE | Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP) | Circle Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 107.67 miles (173.28 km) N | Beaver Airport (WBQ) | Beaver, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 109.46 miles (176.15 km) SSW | Summit Airport (UMM) | Summit, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,289.00 miles (16,558.49 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,268.99 miles (16,526.29 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,265.50 miles (16,520.68 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,233.40 miles (16,469.02 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,230.95 miles (16,465.07 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,133.37 miles (16,308.04 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,089.42 miles (16,237.30 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,019.05 miles (16,124.06 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,013.68 miles (16,115.42 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,008.87 miles (16,107.68 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,008.26 miles (16,106.69 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,005.72 miles (16,102.61 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,004.42 miles (16,100.51 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,986.04 miles (16,070.93 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,978.05 miles (16,058.08 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |