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How far is Cordova, AK, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 812 miles / 1306 kilometers / 705 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Cordova (CDV) is 1581 miles / 2545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 17 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 811.703 miles
  • 1306.310 kilometers
  • 705.351 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
  • 808.728 miles
  • 1301.521 kilometers
  • 702.765 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 Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Cordova generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

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 Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W