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How far is Fort Simpson from Akulivik?

The distance between Akulivik (Akulivik Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1411 miles / 2270 kilometers / 1226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akulivik (AKV) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 3304 miles / 5317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 47 minutes.

Akulivik Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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1411
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2270
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1226
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Distance from Akulivik to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1410.586 miles
  • 2270.119 kilometers
  • 1225.766 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
  • 1405.383 miles
  • 2261.744 kilometers
  • 1221.244 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 Akulivik to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Akulivik Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akulivik Airport (AKV) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Akulivik to Fort Simpson generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akulivik to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akulivik Airport (AKV) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Akulivik Airport
City: Akulivik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: AKV
ICAO Code: CYKO
Coordinates: 60°49′6″N, 78°8′54″W
Destination Fort Simpson Airport
City: Fort Simpson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFS
ICAO Code: CYFS
Coordinates: 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W