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How far is Fort Nelson from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1596 miles / 2568 kilometers / 1386 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1969 miles / 3168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 39 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1596
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2568
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1386
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1595.550 miles
  • 2567.788 kilometers
  • 1386.495 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
  • 1594.272 miles
  • 2565.733 kilometers
  • 1385.385 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 Colorado Springs to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Fort Nelson generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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