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How far is May Creek, AK, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 706 miles / 1136 kilometers / 614 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to May Creek (MYK) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 25 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – May Creek Airport

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706
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1136
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614
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Distance from Fort Simpson to May Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 706.100 miles
  • 1136.357 kilometers
  • 613.584 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
  • 703.485 miles
  • 1132.149 kilometers
  • 611.312 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 May Creek?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to May Creek Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to May Creek generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

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 May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W