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How far is Fort Nelson from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1526 miles / 2456 kilometers / 1326 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1923 miles / 3094 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 46 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1526.039 miles
  • 2455.922 kilometers
  • 1326.092 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
  • 1521.857 miles
  • 2449.192 kilometers
  • 1322.458 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 Thunder Bay to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Fort Nelson generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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