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How far is Kuujjuaq from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Kuujjuaq (Kuujjuaq Airport) is 1801 miles / 2898 kilometers / 1565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Kuujjuaq (YVP) is 3624 miles / 5832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 19 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Kuujjuaq Airport

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1801
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1565
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Kuujjuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1800.623 miles
  • 2897.821 kilometers
  • 1564.698 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
  • 1794.162 miles
  • 2887.424 kilometers
  • 1559.084 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 Kuujjuaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Kuujjuaq Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Kuujjuaq generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Kuujjuaq

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

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 Kuujjuaq Airport
City: Kuujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVP
ICAO Code: CYVP
Coordinates: 58°5′45″N, 68°25′36″W