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How far is Fort Nelson from Cape Dorset?

The distance between Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Dorset (YTE) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3327 miles / 5354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 44 minutes.

Cape Dorset Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Cape Dorset to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1530.919 miles
  • 2463.775 kilometers
  • 1330.332 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
  • 1525.395 miles
  • 2454.885 kilometers
  • 1325.532 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 Cape Dorset to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Cape Dorset Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Cape Dorset to Fort Nelson generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Dorset to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″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