How far is Sitka, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 594 miles / 956 kilometers / 516 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Sitka (SIT) is 1152 miles / 1854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 26 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 593.888 miles
- 955.770 kilometers
- 516.075 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- 592.065 miles
- 952.837 kilometers
- 514.491 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 Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Sitka?
The time difference between Fort Simpson and Sitka is 2 hours. Sitka is 2 hours behind Fort Simpson.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Sitka generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
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 | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |