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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1736 miles / 2793 kilometers / 1508 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 2215 miles / 3565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 42 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1736
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2793
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1508
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1735.621 miles
  • 2793.211 kilometers
  • 1508.214 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
  • 1734.275 miles
  • 2791.046 kilometers
  • 1507.044 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Colorado Springs?

There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and Colorado Springs.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Colorado Springs generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W