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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 2687 miles / 4324 kilometers / 2335 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Harlingen (HRL) is 3318 miles / 5340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 30 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Valley International Airport

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2687
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4324
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2335
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2686.614 miles
  • 4323.686 kilometers
  • 2334.604 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
  • 2687.084 miles
  • 4324.442 kilometers
  • 2335.012 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Valley International Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Harlingen generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 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 Harlingen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Valley International Airport (HRL).

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W