How far is Richmond, VA, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2507 miles / 4035 kilometers / 2178 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Richmond (RIC) is 3357 miles / 5402 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 48 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2506.954 miles
- 4034.552 kilometers
- 2178.484 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- 2502.565 miles
- 4027.488 kilometers
- 2174.670 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Richmond generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |