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How far is Fort Nelson from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 466 miles / 751 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Norman Wells to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 466.483 miles
  • 750.732 kilometers
  • 405.363 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
  • 465.375 miles
  • 748.949 kilometers
  • 404.400 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 Norman Wells to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Fort Nelson generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′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