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How far is Fort Nelson from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1714 miles / 2758 kilometers / 1489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3006 miles / 4837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 16 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1714
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1489
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Distance from Wemindji to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1713.912 miles
  • 2758.274 kilometers
  • 1489.349 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
  • 1708.270 miles
  • 2749.195 kilometers
  • 1484.446 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 Wemindji to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Fort Nelson generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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