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How far is Fort Nelson from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1354 miles / 2180 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2180
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1177
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Distance from Bethel to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1354.381 miles
  • 2179.665 kilometers
  • 1176.925 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
  • 1349.504 miles
  • 2171.816 kilometers
  • 1172.687 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 Bethel to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Bethel to Fort Nelson generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Fort Nelson

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

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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