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How far is Fort Nelson from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2149 miles / 3459 kilometers / 1868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2760 miles / 4441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 20 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2149
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3459
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1868
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Distance from Ottawa to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2149.417 miles
  • 3459.152 kilometers
  • 1867.793 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
  • 2143.618 miles
  • 3449.818 kilometers
  • 1862.753 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 Ottawa to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Fort Nelson generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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