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How far is Wemindji from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 1714 miles / 2758 kilometers / 1489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Wemindji (YNC) is 3009 miles / 4843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 24 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Wemindji Airport

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1714
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1713.912 miles
  • 2758.274 kilometers
  • 1489.349 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
  • 1708.270 miles
  • 2749.195 kilometers
  • 1484.446 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 Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Wemindji Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Wemindji generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Wemindji

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

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 Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W