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How far is Cape Dorset from Fort Nelson?

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

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 3331 miles / 5360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 52 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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Distance from Fort Nelson to Cape Dorset

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Cape Dorset. 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 Fort Nelson to Cape Dorset?

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

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

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Cape Dorset 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 Fort Nelson to Cape Dorset

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

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 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