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How far is Swan River from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Swan River (Swan River Airport) is 953 miles / 1534 kilometers / 828 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Swan River (ZJN) is 1246 miles / 2005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 57 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Swan River Airport

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953
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1534
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828
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Swan River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 953.284 miles
  • 1534.162 kilometers
  • 828.381 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
  • 950.547 miles
  • 1529.758 kilometers
  • 826.003 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 Swan River?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Swan River Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Swan River Airport (ZJN)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Swan River generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 325 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 Swan River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Swan River Airport (ZJN).

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 Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″W