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How far is Sioux Lookout from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) is 1359 miles / 2188 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) is 1768 miles / 2846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 10 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Sioux Lookout Airport

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2188
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1181
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Sioux Lookout

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1359.388 miles
  • 2187.724 kilometers
  • 1181.276 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
  • 1355.477 miles
  • 2181.428 kilometers
  • 1177.877 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 Lookout?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Sioux Lookout generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Lookout

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL).

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 Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W