How far is Thompson from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 929 miles / 1495 kilometers / 807 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Thompson (YTH) is 1749 miles / 2814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 59 minutes.
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Thompson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Thompson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 928.873 miles
- 1494.876 kilometers
- 807.169 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- 925.897 miles
- 1490.086 kilometers
- 804.582 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 Thompson?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Thompson Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Thompson?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Thompson Airport (YTH)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Thompson generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 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 Thompson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Thompson Airport (YTH).
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 | Thompson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thompson |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YTH |
| ICAO Code: | CYTH |
| Coordinates: | 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W |