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How far is Rochester, NY, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2183 miles / 3513 kilometers / 1897 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Rochester (ROC) is 3052 miles / 4911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 13 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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2183
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3513
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1897
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2183.157 miles
  • 3513.450 kilometers
  • 1897.111 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
  • 2178.109 miles
  • 3505.327 kilometers
  • 1892.725 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Rochester generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 526 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W