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How far is Fort Nelson from Burlington, IA?

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1850 miles / 2978 kilometers / 1608 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2285 miles / 3678 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 22 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1850
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2978
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1608
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Distance from Burlington to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1850.189 miles
  • 2977.591 kilometers
  • 1607.771 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
  • 1846.913 miles
  • 2972.319 kilometers
  • 1604.924 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 Burlington to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Burlington to Fort Nelson generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″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