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How far is Midland, TX, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Midland (Midland International Air and Space Port) is 2229 miles / 3588 kilometers / 1937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Midland (MAF) is 2809 miles / 4521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 18 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Midland International Air and Space Port

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2229
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3588
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1937
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Midland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2229.217 miles
  • 3587.577 kilometers
  • 1937.137 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
  • 2228.790 miles
  • 3586.889 kilometers
  • 1936.765 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 Midland?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Midland International Air and Space Port is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Midland generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 537 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 Midland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF).

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 Midland International Air and Space Port
City: Midland, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MAF
ICAO Code: KMAF
Coordinates: 31°56′32″N, 102°12′7″W