How far is Grand Island, NE, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1726 miles / 2778 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Grand Island (GRI) is 2267 miles / 3649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 7 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1726.430 miles
- 2778.420 kilometers
- 1500.227 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- 1724.167 miles
- 2774.777 kilometers
- 1498.260 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 Grand Island?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Grand Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Grand Island generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Grand Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
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 | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |