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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 2576 miles / 4146 kilometers / 2239 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Norfolk (ORF) is 3435 miles / 5528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 18 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2576.242 miles
  • 4146.059 kilometers
  • 2238.693 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
  • 2571.804 miles
  • 4138.918 kilometers
  • 2234.837 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Norfolk generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 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 Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

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 Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W