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How far is Fort Nelson from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2142 miles / 3447 kilometers / 1861 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1861
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Distance from Ilulissat to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2141.586 miles
  • 3446.549 kilometers
  • 1860.987 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
  • 2133.756 miles
  • 3433.948 kilometers
  • 1854.183 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 Ilulissat to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Fort Nelson generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″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