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How far is Kuujjuarapik from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Kuujjuarapik (Kuujjuarapik Airport) is 1603 miles / 2579 kilometers / 1393 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Kuujjuarapik (YGW) is 3263 miles / 5252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 56 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Kuujjuarapik Airport

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1603
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2579
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1393
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Kuujjuarapik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1602.748 miles
  • 2579.372 kilometers
  • 1392.750 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
  • 1597.295 miles
  • 2570.598 kilometers
  • 1388.012 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 Kuujjuarapik?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Kuujjuarapik Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Kuujjuarapik generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Kuujjuarapik

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

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 Kuujjuarapik Airport
City: Kuujjuarapik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGW
ICAO Code: CYGW
Coordinates: 55°16′54″N, 77°45′55″W