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How far is Fort Nelson from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2558 miles / 4117 kilometers / 2223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3199 miles / 5148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 24 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2558
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4117
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2223
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Distance from Norfolk to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2557.925 miles
  • 4116.582 kilometers
  • 2222.776 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
  • 2553.175 miles
  • 4108.938 kilometers
  • 2218.649 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 Norfolk to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Fort Nelson generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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