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How far is Fort Nelson from Adak Island, AK?

The distance between Adak Island (Adak Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2121 miles / 3414 kilometers / 1843 nautical miles.

Adak Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1843
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Distance from Adak Island to Fort Nelson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Adak Island to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2121.303 miles
  • 3413.906 kilometers
  • 1843.362 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
  • 2114.381 miles
  • 3402.767 kilometers
  • 1837.347 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 Adak Island to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Adak Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adak Airport (ADK) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Adak Island to Fort Nelson generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Adak Island to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adak Airport (ADK) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W
Destination Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W