How far is Fort Mcpherson from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 561 miles / 903 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 2 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Fort McPherson Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Fort Mcpherson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Fort Mcpherson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 561.249 miles
- 903.243 kilometers
- 487.712 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- 559.430 miles
- 900.315 kilometers
- 486.131 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 Fort Mcpherson?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Fort Mcpherson?
There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and Fort Mcpherson.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Fort Mcpherson generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 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 Fort Mcpherson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM).
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 | Fort McPherson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Mcpherson |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | ZFM |
| ICAO Code: | CZFM |
| Coordinates: | 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W |