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How far is Fort Nelson from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1042 miles / 1677 kilometers / 906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1688 miles / 2716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 47 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1042
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1677
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906
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Distance from Gillam to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1042.337 miles
  • 1677.478 kilometers
  • 905.766 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
  • 1038.740 miles
  • 1671.690 kilometers
  • 902.640 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 Gillam to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Gillam to Fort Nelson generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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