How far is Takotna, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Takotna (Takotna Airport) is 1108 miles / 1784 kilometers / 963 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Takotna (TCT) is 1629 miles / 2621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 44 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Takotna Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Takotna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Takotna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1108.261 miles
- 1783.573 kilometers
- 963.052 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- 1104.120 miles
- 1776.908 kilometers
- 959.454 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 Takotna?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Takotna Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Takotna?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Takotna Airport (TCT)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Takotna generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 Takotna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Takotna Airport (TCT).
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 | Takotna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Takotna, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TCT |
| ICAO Code: | PPCT |
| Coordinates: | 62°59′35″N, 156°1′44″W |