How far is Sanikiluaq from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 1507 miles / 2426 kilometers / 1310 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 3310 miles / 5327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 59 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Sanikiluaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Sanikiluaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1507.422 miles
- 2425.960 kilometers
- 1309.914 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- 1502.179 miles
- 2417.522 kilometers
- 1305.357 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 Sanikiluaq?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Sanikiluaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Sanikiluaq generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Sanikiluaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).
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 | Sanikiluaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanikiluaq |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YSK |
| ICAO Code: | CYSK |
| Coordinates: | 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W |