How far is Haines, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Haines (Haines Airport) is 517 miles / 832 kilometers / 449 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Haines (HNS) is 918 miles / 1478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 22 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Haines Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Haines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Haines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 516.732 miles
- 831.600 kilometers
- 449.028 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- 514.940 miles
- 828.716 kilometers
- 447.471 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 Haines?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Haines Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Haines?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Haines Airport (HNS)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Haines generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 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 Haines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Haines Airport (HNS).
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 | Haines Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Haines, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HNS |
| ICAO Code: | PAHN |
| Coordinates: | 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W |