How far is Gustavus, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 549 miles / 884 kilometers / 477 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Gustavus (GST) is 1065 miles / 1714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 20 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Gustavus Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Gustavus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Gustavus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 549.453 miles
- 884.259 kilometers
- 477.461 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- 547.620 miles
- 881.308 kilometers
- 475.868 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 Gustavus?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Gustavus Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Gustavus?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Gustavus Airport (GST)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Gustavus generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 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 Gustavus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Gustavus Airport (GST).
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 | Gustavus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gustavus, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GST |
| ICAO Code: | PAGS |
| Coordinates: | 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W |