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How far is Fort Nelson from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1807 miles / 2909 kilometers / 1571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3377 miles / 5434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 25 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1807
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2909
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1571
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Distance from Kangirsuk to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1807.498 miles
  • 2908.886 kilometers
  • 1570.673 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
  • 1801.001 miles
  • 2898.430 kilometers
  • 1565.027 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 Kangirsuk to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Fort Nelson generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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