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How far is Fort Nelson from Newport News, VA?

The distance between Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2535 miles / 4080 kilometers / 2203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newport News (PHF) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3172 miles / 5105 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 53 minutes.

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Newport News to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2535.065 miles
  • 4079.792 kilometers
  • 2202.912 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
  • 2530.317 miles
  • 4072.151 kilometers
  • 2198.785 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 Newport News to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Newport News to Fort Nelson generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newport News to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHF
ICAO Code: KPHF
Coordinates: 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″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