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How far is Fort Nelson from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2434 miles / 3917 kilometers / 2115 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3076 miles / 4950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 56 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2115
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Distance from Philadelphia to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2434.181 miles
  • 3917.434 kilometers
  • 2115.245 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
  • 2428.867 miles
  • 3908.882 kilometers
  • 2110.628 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 Philadelphia to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Fort Nelson generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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