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How far is Fort Nelson from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2669 miles / 4295 kilometers / 2319 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3739 miles / 6018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 34 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2669
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4295
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2319
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Distance from Sydney to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2669.024 miles
  • 4295.377 kilometers
  • 2319.318 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
  • 2661.198 miles
  • 4282.783 kilometers
  • 2312.518 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 Sydney to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Sydney to Fort Nelson generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 650 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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