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How far is Umiujaq from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Umiujaq (Umiujaq Airport) is 1596 miles / 2569 kilometers / 1387 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Umiujaq (YUD) is 3314 miles / 5333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 33 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Umiujaq Airport

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1596
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2569
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1387
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Umiujaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1596.472 miles
  • 2569.273 kilometers
  • 1387.296 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
  • 1590.902 miles
  • 2560.308 kilometers
  • 1382.456 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 Umiujaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Umiujaq Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Umiujaq Airport (YUD)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Umiujaq generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 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 Umiujaq

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

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 Umiujaq Airport
City: Umiujaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUD
ICAO Code: CYMU
Coordinates: 56°32′9″N, 76°31′5″W