How far is Fort Simpson from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 192 miles / 310 kilometers / 167 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 260 miles / 419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 25 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 192.425 miles
- 309.678 kilometers
- 167.213 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- 191.747 miles
- 308.587 kilometers
- 166.623 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 Hay River to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Fort Simpson?
There is no time difference between Hay River and Fort Simpson.
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Hay River to Fort Simpson generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 118 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |
| Destination | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |