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How far is Koliganek, AK, from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 1215 miles / 1956 kilometers / 1056 nautical miles.

Fort Nelson Airport – Koliganek Airport

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Distance from Fort Nelson to Koliganek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1215.307 miles
  • 1955.846 kilometers
  • 1056.072 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
  • 1210.947 miles
  • 1948.831 kilometers
  • 1052.284 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 Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Koliganek Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Koliganek generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Nelson to Koliganek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Koliganek Airport (KGK).

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 Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W