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How far is Fort Nelson from Tuktoyaktuk?

The distance between Tuktoyaktuk (Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 796 miles / 1282 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tuktoyaktuk (YUB) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1451 miles / 2335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 54 minutes.

Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Tuktoyaktuk to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 796.398 miles
  • 1281.679 kilometers
  • 692.051 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
  • 794.228 miles
  • 1278.187 kilometers
  • 690.166 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 Tuktoyaktuk to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Tuktoyaktuk to Fort Nelson generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport
City: Tuktoyaktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUB
ICAO Code: CYUB
Coordinates: 69°25′59″N, 133°1′33″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