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How far is Fort Nelson from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1730 miles / 2785 kilometers / 1504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2390 miles / 3846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 6 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1730
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2785
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1504
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Distance from Los Angeles to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1730.253 miles
  • 2784.572 kilometers
  • 1503.549 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
  • 1730.759 miles
  • 2785.387 kilometers
  • 1503.988 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 Los Angeles to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Fort Nelson?

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Fort Nelson.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Fort Nelson generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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