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How far is Aleknagik, AK, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Aleknagik (Aleknagik Airport) is 1269 miles / 2042 kilometers / 1103 nautical miles.

Fort Simpson Airport – Aleknagik Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Aleknagik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1269.011 miles
  • 2042.275 kilometers
  • 1102.740 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
  • 1264.413 miles
  • 2034.875 kilometers
  • 1098.745 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 Aleknagik?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Aleknagik Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Aleknagik generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Simpson to Aleknagik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Aleknagik Airport (WKK).

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 Aleknagik Airport
City: Aleknagik, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WKK
ICAO Code: 5A8
Coordinates: 59°16′57″N, 158°37′4″W