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How far is Akulivik from Fort Simpson?

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

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Akulivik (AKV) is 3308 miles / 5323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 53 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Akulivik Airport

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1411
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2270
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1226
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Akulivik

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Akulivik. 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 Fort Simpson to Akulivik?

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

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

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Akulivik 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 Fort Simpson to Akulivik

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Akulivik Airport
City: Akulivik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: AKV
ICAO Code: CYKO
Coordinates: 60°49′6″N, 78°8′54″W