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How far is Fort Nelson from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2212 miles / 3559 kilometers / 1922 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2680 miles / 4313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 42 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2212
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3559
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1922
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Distance from Lexington to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2211.669 miles
  • 3559.335 kilometers
  • 1921.887 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
  • 2207.889 miles
  • 3553.254 kilometers
  • 1918.603 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 Lexington to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Lexington to Fort Nelson generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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