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How far is Columbus, OH, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 2196 miles / 3535 kilometers / 1909 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Columbus (CMH) is 2873 miles / 4624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 16 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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2196
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3535
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1909
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2196.327 miles
  • 3534.646 kilometers
  • 1908.556 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
  • 2192.298 miles
  • 3528.162 kilometers
  • 1905.055 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Columbus generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W