How far is Yakutat, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 643 miles / 1035 kilometers / 559 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Yakutat (YAK) is 1263 miles / 2033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 25 minutes.
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Yakutat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 643.341 miles
- 1035.357 kilometers
- 559.048 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- 641.048 miles
- 1031.667 kilometers
- 557.056 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 Yakutat?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Yakutat Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Yakutat?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Yakutat generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Yakutat
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).
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 | Yakutat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakutat, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | YAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAYA |
| Coordinates: | 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W |