How far is Fort Nelson from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2149 miles / 3459 kilometers / 1868 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2760 miles / 4441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 20 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2149.417 miles
- 3459.152 kilometers
- 1867.793 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- 2143.618 miles
- 3449.818 kilometers
- 1862.753 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 Ottawa to Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Fort Nelson?
The time difference between Ottawa and Fort Nelson is 3 hours. Fort Nelson is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Fort Nelson generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |