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How far is Charleston, SC, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2696 miles / 4339 kilometers / 2343 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Charleston (CHS) is 3434 miles / 5527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 32 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Charleston International Airport

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2696
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2695.983 miles
  • 4338.764 kilometers
  • 2342.745 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
  • 2692.775 miles
  • 4333.602 kilometers
  • 2339.958 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Charleston International Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Charleston generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 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 Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W