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How far is Vernal, UT, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 1554 miles / 2501 kilometers / 1350 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Vernal (VEL) is 2105 miles / 3387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 12 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Vernal Regional Airport

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1554
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Vernal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1553.957 miles
  • 2500.851 kilometers
  • 1350.351 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
  • 1552.814 miles
  • 2499.013 kilometers
  • 1349.359 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 Vernal?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Vernal Regional Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Vernal?

There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and Vernal.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Vernal generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Vernal

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL).

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 Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W