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How far is Fort Nelson from Kugluktuk?

The distance between Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 663 miles / 1067 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kugluktuk (YCO) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1009 miles / 1624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 45 minutes.

Kugluktuk Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Kugluktuk to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 662.745 miles
  • 1066.584 kilometers
  • 575.909 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
  • 661.030 miles
  • 1063.825 kilometers
  • 574.420 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 Kugluktuk to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Kugluktuk Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Kugluktuk to Fort Nelson generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″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