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How far is Gillam from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1042 miles / 1677 kilometers / 906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Gillam (YGX) is 1690 miles / 2720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 51 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Gillam Airport

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1677
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1042.337 miles
  • 1677.478 kilometers
  • 905.766 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
  • 1038.740 miles
  • 1671.690 kilometers
  • 902.640 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Gillam Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Gillam generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W