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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 1522 miles / 2450 kilometers / 1323 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 1909 miles / 3072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 10 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Fort Nelson to Sioux Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1522.261 miles
  • 2449.841 kilometers
  • 1322.808 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
  • 1519.423 miles
  • 2445.275 kilometers
  • 1320.343 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 Fort Nelson to Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Sioux Falls generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W