How far is Decatur, IL, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 2035 miles / 3274 kilometers / 1768 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Decatur (DEC) is 2656 miles / 4274 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 38 minutes.
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2034.669 miles
- 3274.482 kilometers
- 1768.079 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- 2031.417 miles
- 3269.249 kilometers
- 1765.253 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 Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Decatur Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Decatur generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 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 Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
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 | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |