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How far is Fort Nelson from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.

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

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1487
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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1711.111 miles
  • 2753.766 kilometers
  • 1486.915 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
  • 1704.923 miles
  • 2743.807 kilometers
  • 1481.537 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Nelson generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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