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How far is Eau Claire, WI, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport) is 1671 miles / 2688 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Eau Claire (EAU) is 2238 miles / 3601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 2 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

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1671
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2688
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1452
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Eau Claire

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1670.550 miles
  • 2688.490 kilometers
  • 1451.668 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
  • 1667.097 miles
  • 2682.933 kilometers
  • 1448.668 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 Eau Claire?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Eau Claire generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 Eau Claire

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU).

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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
City: Eau Claire, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAU
ICAO Code: KEAU
Coordinates: 44°51′56″N, 91°29′3″W