How far is Fort Nelson from Barrow, AK?
The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1289 miles / 2074 kilometers / 1120 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 13 minutes.
Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Barrow to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Barrow to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1288.663 miles
- 2073.902 kilometers
- 1119.818 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- 1284.401 miles
- 2067.043 kilometers
- 1116.114 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 Barrow to Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Barrow and Fort Nelson?
The time difference between Barrow and Fort Nelson is 1 hour. Fort Nelson is 1 hour ahead of Barrow.
Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Barrow to Fort Nelson generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Barrow, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BRW |
| ICAO Code: | PABR |
| Coordinates: | 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″W |
| Destination | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |