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How far is Fort Nelson from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2606 miles / 4194 kilometers / 2265 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3567 miles / 5740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 9 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2606
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4194
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2265
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Distance from Halifax to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2605.990 miles
  • 4193.934 kilometers
  • 2264.543 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
  • 2598.666 miles
  • 4182.147 kilometers
  • 2258.179 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Halifax to Fort Nelson generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 634 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 Nelson

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

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 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