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How far is Fort Nelson from Peace River?

The distance between Peace River (Peace River Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 263 miles / 424 kilometers / 229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Peace River (YPE) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 403 miles / 648 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 37 minutes.

Peace River Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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263
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Distance from Peace River to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 263.220 miles
  • 423.612 kilometers
  • 228.732 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
  • 262.539 miles
  • 422.516 kilometers
  • 228.140 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 Peace River to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Peace River Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Peace River Airport (YPE) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Peace River to Fort Nelson generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Peace River to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Peace River Airport (YPE) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Peace River Airport
City: Peace River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPE
ICAO Code: CYPE
Coordinates: 56°13′36″N, 117°26′49″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