How far is Meridian, MS, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 2493 miles / 4013 kilometers / 2167 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Meridian (MEI) is 3208 miles / 5162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 4 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Meridian Regional Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Meridian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2493.364 miles
- 4012.681 kilometers
- 2166.674 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- 2491.377 miles
- 4009.483 kilometers
- 2164.948 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 Meridian?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Meridian?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Meridian generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 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 Meridian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).
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 | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W |