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How far is Fort Nelson from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1564 miles / 2516 kilometers / 1359 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1922 miles / 3093 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 30 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1564
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1359
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Distance from Minneapolis to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1563.560 miles
  • 2516.306 kilometers
  • 1358.697 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
  • 1560.133 miles
  • 2510.791 kilometers
  • 1355.719 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 Minneapolis to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Fort Nelson generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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