How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1955 miles / 3146 kilometers / 1699 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2620 miles / 4216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 3 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1955.023 miles
- 3146.305 kilometers
- 1698.869 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- 1950.999 miles
- 3139.828 kilometers
- 1695.371 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 Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Grand Rapids generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |