How far is Williston, ND, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1156 miles / 1861 kilometers / 1005 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Williston (XWA) is 1560 miles / 2510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 4 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1156.343 miles
- 1860.954 kilometers
- 1004.835 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- 1154.142 miles
- 1857.412 kilometers
- 1002.922 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 Williston?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Williston?
There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Williston generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
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 | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |