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How far is Bethel, AK, from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 1798 miles / 2893 kilometers / 1562 nautical miles.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1797.894 miles
  • 2893.430 kilometers
  • 1562.327 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
  • 1791.578 miles
  • 2883.265 kilometers
  • 1556.839 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 Fort McMurray to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Bethel Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Bethel generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort McMurray to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W