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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 1605 miles / 2582 kilometers / 1394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 2149 miles / 3459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 4 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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1605
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2582
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1394
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Sioux Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1604.604 miles
  • 2582.360 kilometers
  • 1394.363 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
  • 1601.897 miles
  • 2578.003 kilometers
  • 1392.010 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 Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Sioux Falls generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

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 Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W