How far is Fort Nelson from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2405 miles / 3871 kilometers / 2090 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2975 miles / 4787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 40 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2405.309 miles
- 3870.970 kilometers
- 2090.157 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- 2401.006 miles
- 3864.045 kilometers
- 2086.417 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 Roanoke to Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Fort Nelson generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |
| Destination | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |