How far is Watertown, SD, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Watertown (ATY) is 2054 miles / 3306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 25 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Watertown Regional Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Watertown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Watertown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1515.014 miles
- 2438.179 kilometers
- 1316.511 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- 1512.246 miles
- 2433.724 kilometers
- 1314.106 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 Watertown?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Watertown?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Watertown generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 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 Watertown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |
| Destination | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |