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How far is Fort McMurray from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 2191 miles / 3526 kilometers / 1904 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 3120 miles / 5021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 26 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport

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2191
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3526
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1904
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Distance from Halifax to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2190.807 miles
  • 3525.762 kilometers
  • 1903.759 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
  • 2184.809 miles
  • 3516.109 kilometers
  • 1898.547 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 Halifax to Fort McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Halifax to Fort McMurray generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Halifax to Fort McMurray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W
Destination Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W