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How far is Fort Nelson from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1431 miles / 2304 kilometers / 1244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1793 miles / 2885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 1 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1431.378 miles
  • 2303.580 kilometers
  • 1243.834 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
  • 1429.594 miles
  • 2300.709 kilometers
  • 1242.283 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 Scottsbluff to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Fort Nelson generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′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