How far is Jackson, MS, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 2462 miles / 3962 kilometers / 2139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Jackson (JAN) is 3170 miles / 5102 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 15 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2461.588 miles
- 3961.542 kilometers
- 2139.061 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- 2459.766 miles
- 3958.610 kilometers
- 2137.478 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 Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Jackson?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Jackson generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 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 Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
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 | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |