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How far is Columbus, GA, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 2582 miles / 4155 kilometers / 2244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Columbus (CSG) is 3372 miles / 5426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 34 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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2582
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4155
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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)
  • 2581.972 miles
  • 4155.281 kilometers
  • 2243.672 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
  • 2579.471 miles
  • 4151.256 kilometers
  • 2241.499 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Columbus generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 628 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W