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How far is Fort Nelson from Vernal, UT?

The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1395 miles / 2244 kilometers / 1212 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1859 miles / 2992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 12 minutes.

Vernal Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1395
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2244
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1212
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Distance from Vernal to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1394.616 miles
  • 2244.417 kilometers
  • 1211.888 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
  • 1393.638 miles
  • 2242.843 kilometers
  • 1211.038 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 Vernal to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Vernal to Fort Nelson generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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