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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2677 miles / 4309 kilometers / 2327 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Wilmington (ILM) is 3475 miles / 5593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 24 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2677.303 miles
  • 4308.702 kilometers
  • 2326.513 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
  • 2673.548 miles
  • 4302.658 kilometers
  • 2323.250 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Wilmington generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 652 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 Wilmington

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

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W