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How far is Fort Nelson from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers / 622 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1042 miles / 1677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 33 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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716
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1152
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622
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Distance from Lopez to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 716.085 miles
  • 1152.427 kilometers
  • 622.261 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
  • 715.424 miles
  • 1151.363 kilometers
  • 621.686 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 Lopez to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lopez and Fort Nelson?

There is no time difference between Lopez and Fort Nelson.

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Lopez to Fort Nelson generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″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