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How far is Fort Simpson from Muskrat Dam?

The distance between Muskrat Dam (Muskrat Dam Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1222 miles / 1967 kilometers / 1062 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muskrat Dam (MSA) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 2311 miles / 3719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 2 minutes.

Muskrat Dam Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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Distance from Muskrat Dam to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1222.255 miles
  • 1967.029 kilometers
  • 1062.111 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
  • 1218.508 miles
  • 1960.999 kilometers
  • 1058.855 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 Muskrat Dam to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Muskrat Dam Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Muskrat Dam to Fort Simpson generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Muskrat Dam to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Muskrat Dam Airport
City: Muskrat Dam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: MSA
ICAO Code: CZMD
Coordinates: 53°26′29″N, 91°45′46″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