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How far is Fort Nelson from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2733 miles / 4399 kilometers / 2375 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 4749 miles / 7642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 41 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2733
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4399
Kilometers
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2375
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 40 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
303 kg

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Distance from Gander to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2733.173 miles
  • 4398.616 kilometers
  • 2375.063 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
  • 2724.597 miles
  • 4384.813 kilometers
  • 2367.610 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 Gander to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Gander to Fort Nelson generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 667 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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