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How far is Duluth, MN, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Duluth (Duluth International Airport) is 1540 miles / 2479 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Duluth (DLH) is 2088 miles / 3361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 12 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Duluth International Airport

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1540
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2479
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1338
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Duluth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1540.242 miles
  • 2478.779 kilometers
  • 1338.433 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
  • 1536.741 miles
  • 2473.145 kilometers
  • 1335.391 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 Duluth?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Duluth International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Duluth International Airport (DLH)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Duluth generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Duluth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Duluth International Airport (DLH).

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 Duluth International Airport
City: Duluth, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DLH
ICAO Code: KDLH
Coordinates: 46°50′31″N, 92°11′36″W