How far is Wales, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1430 miles / 2301 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Wales (WAA) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 39 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1429.616 miles
- 2300.743 kilometers
- 1242.302 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- 1424.242 miles
- 2292.096 kilometers
- 1237.633 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Wales?
The time difference between Fort Simpson and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Fort Simpson.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Wales 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |