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How far is Fort Nelson from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Island Lake to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1117.980 miles
  • 1799.215 kilometers
  • 971.498 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
  • 1114.361 miles
  • 1793.390 kilometers
  • 968.353 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 Island Lake to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Fort Nelson generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″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