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How far is Fort Nelson from Wichita Falls, TX?

The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2042 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2541 miles / 4090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 2 minutes.

Wichita Falls Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2042
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1775
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Distance from Wichita Falls to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.224 miles
  • 3286.641 kilometers
  • 1774.644 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
  • 2041.010 miles
  • 3284.688 kilometers
  • 1773.589 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 Wichita Falls to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Fort Nelson generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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