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How far is Whatì from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Whatì (Whatì Airport) is 159 miles / 256 kilometers / 138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Whatì (YLE) is 362 miles / 583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 40 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Whatì Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Whatì

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 159.376 miles
  • 256.491 kilometers
  • 138.494 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
  • 158.860 miles
  • 255.660 kilometers
  • 138.045 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 Whatì?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Whatì Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Whatì?

There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and Whatì.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Whatì Airport (YLE)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Whatì generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 107 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 Whatì

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

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 Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″W