How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 849 miles / 1367 kilometers / 738 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 1440 miles / 2317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 28 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 849.431 miles
- 1367.026 kilometers
- 738.135 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- 846.285 miles
- 1361.964 kilometers
- 735.402 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Fairbanks generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |