How far is Fort Nelson from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2031 miles / 3269 kilometers / 1765 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2525 miles / 4063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 33 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2031.442 miles
- 3269.290 kilometers
- 1765.275 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- 2026.943 miles
- 3262.048 kilometers
- 1761.365 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 Detroit to Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Detroit to Fort Nelson generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |