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How far is Fort Nelson from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1796 miles / 2890 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.

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

Quaqtaq Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1796
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2890
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1561
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Distance from Quaqtaq to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1795.824 miles
  • 2890.099 kilometers
  • 1560.528 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
  • 1789.339 miles
  • 2879.661 kilometers
  • 1554.893 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 Quaqtaq to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Fort Nelson generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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