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How far is Fort Nelson from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1253 miles / 2017 kilometers / 1089 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Red Lake (YRL) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1791 miles / 2882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 42 minutes.

Red Lake Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1253
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1089
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Distance from Red Lake to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1253.399 miles
  • 2017.150 kilometers
  • 1089.174 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
  • 1249.707 miles
  • 2011.209 kilometers
  • 1085.966 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 Red Lake to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Fort Nelson generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Red Lake to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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