How far is Columbia, SC, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2603 miles / 4189 kilometers / 2262 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Columbia (CAE) is 3335 miles / 5367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 42 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2602.750 miles
- 4188.720 kilometers
- 2261.728 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- 2599.474 miles
- 4183.449 kilometers
- 2258.881 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Columbia generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |