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How far is Nunapitchuk, AK, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Nunapitchuk (Nunapitchuk Airport) is 1349 miles / 2171 kilometers / 1172 nautical miles.

Fort Simpson Airport – Nunapitchuk Airport

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1349
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2171
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1172
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Nunapitchuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1349.038 miles
  • 2171.066 kilometers
  • 1172.282 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
  • 1344.058 miles
  • 2163.052 kilometers
  • 1167.954 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 Nunapitchuk?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Nunapitchuk Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Nunapitchuk generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Simpson to Nunapitchuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP).

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 Nunapitchuk Airport
City: Nunapitchuk, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: NUP
ICAO Code: PPIT
Coordinates: 60°54′20″N, 162°26′25″W