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How far is Ilulissat from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) is 2142 miles / 3447 kilometers / 1861 nautical miles.

Fort Nelson Airport – Ilulissat Airport

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Distance from Fort Nelson to Ilulissat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2141.586 miles
  • 3446.549 kilometers
  • 1860.987 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
  • 2133.756 miles
  • 3433.948 kilometers
  • 1854.183 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 Fort Nelson to Ilulissat?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Ilulissat Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Ilulissat generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Nelson to Ilulissat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W