How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 1803 miles / 2902 kilometers / 1567 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 2513 miles / 4044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 23 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Chippewa County International Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1803.443 miles
- 2902.359 kilometers
- 1567.149 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- 1799.008 miles
- 2895.223 kilometers
- 1563.295 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 Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Sault Ste Marie?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Sault Ste Marie generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 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 Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).
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 | Chippewa County International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sault Ste Marie, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CIU |
| ICAO Code: | KCIU |
| Coordinates: | 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″W |