How far is Bethel, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 1333 miles / 2145 kilometers / 1158 nautical miles.
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Bethel
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Bethel. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1333.068 miles
- 2145.364 kilometers
- 1158.404 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- 1328.152 miles
- 2137.454 kilometers
- 1154.133 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 Bethel?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Bethel Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Bethel?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Bethel Airport (BET)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Bethel generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Fort Simpson to Bethel
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Bethel Airport (BET).
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 | Bethel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bethel, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BET |
| ICAO Code: | PABE |
| Coordinates: | 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W |