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How far is Fort Simpson from Blanc-Sablon?

The distance between Blanc-Sablon (Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 2434 miles / 3918 kilometers / 2115 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blanc-Sablon (YBX) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 4598 miles / 7399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 34 minutes.

Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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Distance from Blanc-Sablon to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2434.406 miles
  • 3917.797 kilometers
  • 2115.441 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
  • 2426.477 miles
  • 3905.037 kilometers
  • 2108.551 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 Blanc-Sablon to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Blanc-Sablon to Fort Simpson generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blanc-Sablon to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport (YBX) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon Airport
City: Blanc-Sablon
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBX
ICAO Code: CYBX
Coordinates: 51°26′36″N, 57°11′7″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