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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 2123 miles / 3416 kilometers / 1845 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Lubbock (LBB) is 2677 miles / 4309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 54 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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2123
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3416
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1845
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2122.660 miles
  • 3416.090 kilometers
  • 1844.541 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
  • 2121.860 miles
  • 3414.803 kilometers
  • 1843.846 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 Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Lubbock generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 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 Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W