How far is McGrath, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1096 miles / 1763 kilometers / 952 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to McGrath (MCG) is 1629 miles / 2621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 44 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – McGrath Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to McGrath
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to McGrath. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1095.728 miles
- 1763.404 kilometers
- 952.162 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- 1091.634 miles
- 1756.815 kilometers
- 948.604 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 McGrath?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to McGrath Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and McGrath?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and McGrath Airport (MCG)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to McGrath generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 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 McGrath
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and McGrath Airport (MCG).
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 | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McGrath, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCG |
| ICAO Code: | PAMC |
| Coordinates: | 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W |