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How far is Quaqtaq from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) is 1796 miles / 2890 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.

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

Fort Nelson Airport – Quaqtaq Airport

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1796
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2890
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1561
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Quaqtaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1795.824 miles
  • 2890.099 kilometers
  • 1560.528 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
  • 1789.339 miles
  • 2879.661 kilometers
  • 1554.893 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 Quaqtaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Quaqtaq Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Quaqtaq generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Quaqtaq

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

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 Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″W