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How far is Fort Nelson from La Grande Rivière?

The distance between La Grande Rivière (La Grande Rivière Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1732 miles / 2788 kilometers / 1505 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Grande Rivière (YGL) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2989 miles / 4811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 43 minutes.

La Grande Rivière Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1732
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2788
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1505
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Distance from La Grande Rivière to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1732.407 miles
  • 2788.038 kilometers
  • 1505.420 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
  • 1726.627 miles
  • 2778.737 kilometers
  • 1500.398 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 La Grande Rivière to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from La Grande Rivière Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from La Grande Rivière to Fort Nelson generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Grande Rivière to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin La Grande Rivière Airport
City: La Grande Rivière
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGL
ICAO Code: CYGL
Coordinates: 53°37′31″N, 77°42′15″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