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How far is Fort Nelson from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2171 miles / 3495 kilometers / 1887 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2644 miles / 4255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 36 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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3495
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1887
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Distance from Columbus to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2171.416 miles
  • 3494.556 kilometers
  • 1886.909 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
  • 2167.151 miles
  • 3487.691 kilometers
  • 1883.203 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 Columbus to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Columbus to Fort Nelson generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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