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How far is Fort Nelson from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2397 miles / 3857 kilometers / 2083 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2956 miles / 4758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 38 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2396.932 miles
  • 3857.488 kilometers
  • 2082.877 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
  • 2394.246 miles
  • 3853.166 kilometers
  • 2080.543 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 Birmingham to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Fort Nelson generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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