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How far is Fort Nelson from Kangiqsualujjuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 4531 miles / 7292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 9 minutes.

Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1973
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3176
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1715
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Distance from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.259 miles
  • 3175.653 kilometers
  • 1714.715 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
  • 1966.226 miles
  • 3164.334 kilometers
  • 1708.604 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Fort Nelson generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsualujjuaq to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
City: Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: XGR
ICAO Code: CYLU
Coordinates: 58°42′41″N, 65°59′34″W
Destination 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