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How far is Maniitsoq from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Maniitsoq (Maniitsoq Airport) is 2017 miles / 3246 kilometers / 1753 nautical miles.

Fort Simpson Airport – Maniitsoq Airport

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2017
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3246
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1753
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Maniitsoq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2017.234 miles
  • 3246.424 kilometers
  • 1752.929 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
  • 2009.613 miles
  • 3234.159 kilometers
  • 1746.306 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 Maniitsoq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Maniitsoq Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Maniitsoq Airport (JSU)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Maniitsoq generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Simpson to Maniitsoq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Maniitsoq Airport (JSU).

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 Maniitsoq Airport
City: Maniitsoq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JSU
ICAO Code: BGMQ
Coordinates: 65°24′44″N, 52°56′21″W