How far is Nelson from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 7331 miles / 11797 kilometers / 6370 nautical miles.

Distance from Vancouver to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7330.543 miles
• 11797.365 kilometers
• 6370.068 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

• 7346.899 miles
• 11823.688 kilometers
• 6384.281 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 Vancouver to Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Nelson Airport is 14 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Nelson?

The time difference between Vancouver and Nelson is 21 hours. Nelson is 21 hours ahead of Vancouver.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Nelson generates about 902 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 902 kilograms equals 1 988 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

Airport information

Origin	Vancouver International Airport
City:	Vancouver
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YVR
ICAO Code:	CYVR
Coordinates:	49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

Destination	Nelson Airport
City:	Nelson
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	NSN
ICAO Code:	NZNS
Coordinates:	41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E