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How far is Fort Nelson from Sierra Vista, AZ?

The distance between Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1967 miles / 3166 kilometers / 1709 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sierra Vista (FHU) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2530 miles / 4072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 31 minutes.

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1967
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3166
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1709
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Distance from Sierra Vista to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1967.208 miles
  • 3165.915 kilometers
  • 1709.457 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
  • 1967.709 miles
  • 3166.720 kilometers
  • 1709.892 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 Sierra Vista to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Sierra Vista Municipal Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Sierra Vista to Fort Nelson generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sierra Vista to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″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