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How far is Fort Nelson from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2644 miles / 4254 kilometers / 2297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3238 miles / 5211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 35 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2644
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4254
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2297
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Distance from Wilmington to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2643.531 miles
  • 4254.350 kilometers
  • 2297.165 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
  • 2639.479 miles
  • 4247.830 kilometers
  • 2293.645 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 Wilmington to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Fort Nelson generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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