How far is Fort Nelson from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2405 miles / 3871 kilometers / 2090 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3009 miles / 4842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 48 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2405.159 miles
- 3870.728 kilometers
- 2090.026 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- 2400.269 miles
- 3862.858 kilometers
- 2085.776 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 Washington D.C. to Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Fort Nelson generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |