How far is Minot, ND, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Minot (Minot International Airport) is 1215 miles / 1956 kilometers / 1056 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Minot (MOT) is 1621 miles / 2608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 48 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Minot International Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Minot
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Minot. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1215.124 miles
- 1955.552 kilometers
- 1055.914 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- 1212.646 miles
- 1951.565 kilometers
- 1053.761 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 Minot?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Minot International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Minot?
The time difference between Fort Simpson and Minot is 1 hour. Minot is 1 hour ahead of Fort Simpson.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Minot International Airport (MOT)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Minot generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Minot
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Minot International Airport (MOT).
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 | Minot International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minot, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOT |
| ICAO Code: | KMOT |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W |