Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Kangirsuk from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 1807 miles / 2909 kilometers / 1571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Kangirsuk (YKG) is 3381 miles / 5441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 33 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Kangirsuk Airport

Distance arrow
1807
Miles
Distance arrow
2909
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1571
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Fort Nelson to Kangirsuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1807.498 miles
  • 2908.886 kilometers
  • 1570.673 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
  • 1801.001 miles
  • 2898.430 kilometers
  • 1565.027 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 Kangirsuk?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Kangirsuk Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Kangirsuk generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 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 Kangirsuk

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

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 Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W