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How far is Prince George from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Prince George (Prince George Airport) is 342 miles / 551 kilometers / 297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Prince George (YXS) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 37 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Prince George Airport

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342
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551
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297
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Prince George

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 342.290 miles
  • 550.862 kilometers
  • 297.442 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
  • 341.819 miles
  • 550.105 kilometers
  • 297.033 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 Prince George?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Prince George Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Prince George?

There is no time difference between Fort Nelson and Prince George.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Prince George Airport (YXS)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Prince George generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 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 Prince George

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Prince George Airport (YXS).

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 Prince George Airport
City: Prince George
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXS
ICAO Code: CYXS
Coordinates: 53°53′21″N, 122°40′44″W

Airlines flying from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Prince George (YXS)

Central Mountain Air