How far is Chevak, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 1432 miles / 2305 kilometers / 1245 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Chevak (VAK) is 2234 miles / 3596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 32 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Chevak Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Chevak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Chevak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1432.189 miles
- 2304.884 kilometers
- 1244.538 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- 1426.876 miles
- 2296.334 kilometers
- 1239.921 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 Chevak?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Chevak Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Chevak?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Chevak Airport (VAK)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Chevak generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Chevak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Chevak Airport (VAK).
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 | Chevak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chevak, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAVA |
| Coordinates: | 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W |