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How far is Erie, PA, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 2161 miles / 3479 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Erie (ERI) is 2990 miles / 4812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 53 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Erie International Airport

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3479
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1878
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Erie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2161.484 miles
  • 3478.571 kilometers
  • 1878.278 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
  • 2156.861 miles
  • 3471.131 kilometers
  • 1874.261 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Erie International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Erie generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 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 Erie

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

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 Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W