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How far is Qikiqtarjuaq from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Qikiqtarjuaq (Qikiqtarjuaq Airport) is 1679 miles / 2702 kilometers / 1459 nautical miles.

Fort Simpson Airport – Qikiqtarjuaq Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Qikiqtarjuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1678.903 miles
  • 2701.933 kilometers
  • 1458.927 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
  • 1672.566 miles
  • 2691.734 kilometers
  • 1453.420 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 Qikiqtarjuaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Qikiqtarjuaq Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Qikiqtarjuaq generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Simpson to Qikiqtarjuaq

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

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 Qikiqtarjuaq Airport
City: Qikiqtarjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVM
ICAO Code: CYVM
Coordinates: 67°32′44″N, 64°1′53″W