How far is Durango, CO, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1797 miles / 2893 kilometers / 1562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Durango (DRO) is 2337 miles / 3761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 14 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Durango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Durango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1797.431 miles
- 2892.684 kilometers
- 1561.925 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- 1796.566 miles
- 2891.293 kilometers
- 1561.173 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 Durango?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Durango?
There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and Durango.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Durango generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Durango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).
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 | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W |