How far is Yakataga, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Yakataga (Yakataga Airport) is 722 miles / 1163 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Yakataga (CYT) is 1605 miles / 2583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 52 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Yakataga Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Yakataga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Yakataga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 722.404 miles
- 1162.597 kilometers
- 627.752 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- 719.780 miles
- 1158.373 kilometers
- 625.471 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 Yakataga?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Yakataga Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Yakataga?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Yakataga Airport (CYT)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Yakataga generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Yakataga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Yakataga Airport (CYT).
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 | Yakataga Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakataga, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CYT |
| ICAO Code: | PACY |
| Coordinates: | 60°4′55″N, 142°29′34″W |