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How far is Newport News, VA, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) is 2554 miles / 4110 kilometers / 2219 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Newport News (PHF) is 3408 miles / 5485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 47 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Newport News

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2553.673 miles
  • 4109.738 kilometers
  • 2219.081 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
  • 2549.235 miles
  • 4102.596 kilometers
  • 2215.225 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 Newport News?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Newport News generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 620 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 Newport News

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF).

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 Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHF
ICAO Code: KPHF
Coordinates: 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″W