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How far is El Paso, TX, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 2174 miles / 3498 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to El Paso (ELP) is 2801 miles / 4508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 27 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – El Paso International Airport

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2174
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3498
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1889
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Distance from Fort Simpson to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2173.846 miles
  • 3498.465 kilometers
  • 1889.020 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
  • 2173.800 miles
  • 3498.392 kilometers
  • 1888.981 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 Paso?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to El Paso International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and El Paso?

There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and El Paso.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to El Paso generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Paso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).

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 El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W