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How far is El Dorado, AR, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and El Dorado (South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field) is 2339 miles / 3764 kilometers / 2032 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to El Dorado (ELD) is 3057 miles / 4919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 16 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field

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Distance from Fort Simpson to El Dorado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2338.538 miles
  • 3763.512 kilometers
  • 2032.134 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
  • 2336.857 miles
  • 3760.806 kilometers
  • 2030.673 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 El Dorado?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to El Dorado generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 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 El Dorado

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD).

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 South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
City: El Dorado, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELD
ICAO Code: KELD
Coordinates: 33°13′15″N, 92°48′47″W