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How far is Aupaluk from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Aupaluk (Aupaluk Airport) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers / 1497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Aupaluk (YPJ) is 3621 miles / 5827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 27 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Aupaluk Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Aupaluk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1723.114 miles
  • 2773.083 kilometers
  • 1497.345 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
  • 1716.847 miles
  • 2762.997 kilometers
  • 1491.899 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 Aupaluk?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Aupaluk Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Aupaluk Airport (YPJ)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Aupaluk generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Aupaluk

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

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 Aupaluk Airport
City: Aupaluk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPJ
ICAO Code: CYLA
Coordinates: 59°17′48″N, 69°35′58″W