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How far is Makkovik from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Makkovik (Makkovik Airport) is 2209 miles / 3556 kilometers / 1920 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Makkovik (YMN) is 4509 miles / 7257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 3 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Makkovik Airport

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2209
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3556
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1920
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Makkovik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2209.357 miles
  • 3555.615 kilometers
  • 1919.879 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
  • 2201.719 miles
  • 3543.324 kilometers
  • 1913.242 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 Makkovik?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Makkovik Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Makkovik Airport (YMN)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Makkovik generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 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 Makkovik

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

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 Makkovik Airport
City: Makkovik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMN
ICAO Code: CYFT
Coordinates: 55°4′36″N, 59°11′11″W