Distance between Nelson BC and Christina Lake BC
The distance from Nelson to Christina Lake is 117 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes and goes through Castlegar, Taghum and Playmor Junction.
| Shortest distance by air | 84 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 117 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 22 min |
| Fuel amount | 9.3 L |
| Fuel cost | 18 CAD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Nelson | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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3A 23 km, 17 min
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| Playmor Junction | 23 km | 17 min | 1.8 L | |
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3A 16 km, 12 min
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| Castlegar | 40 km | 29 min | 2.8 L | |
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3A 3 77 km, 52 min
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| Christina Lake | 117 km | 1 h 21 min | 9.1 L | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Nelson to Christina Lake?
Fuel cost: 18 CAD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 117 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.93 CAD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Nelson to Christina Lake?
Driving time: 1 h 22 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 91 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 1 h
- 17 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 12 min
- 4 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 3 min
- 2 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 2 min
- 3 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 3 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Nelson to Christina Lake by land?
The distance between Nelson and Christina Lake is 117 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Nelson and Christina Lake respectively.
How far is Nelson to Christina Lake by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Nelson and Christina Lake is 84 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Nelson and Christina Lake respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Nelson from Christina Lake by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 6 min to cover the distance of 84 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 22 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Nelson to Christina Lake?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 21 min to cover the distance of 84 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 24 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Nelson and Christina Lake?
The halfway point between Nelson and Christina Lake is Castlegar. It is located about 18 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Castlegar to Nelson is 40 km and driving will take about 29 min. The road between Castlegar and Christina Lake has length 77 km and will take approximately 52 min.
Where is Nelson in relation to Christina Lake?
Nelson is located 84 km north-east of Christina Lake.
Nelson has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.49489, longitude -117.29004.
Christina Lake has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.04031, longitude -118.21398.
Which highway goes from Nelson to Christina Lake?
The route from Nelson to Christina Lake follows 3, 3A.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- 6: 21 km
