How far is Rochester, MN, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1697 miles / 2731 kilometers / 1475 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Rochester (RST) is 2239 miles / 3603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 7 minutes.
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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)- 1696.940 miles
- 2730.960 kilometers
- 1474.601 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- 1693.692 miles
- 2725.733 kilometers
- 1471.778 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 Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Rochester generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |