How far is Fort Simpson from Kangirsuk?
The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1688 miles / 2716 kilometers / 1466 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 3617 miles / 5821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 21 minutes.
Kangirsuk Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Kangirsuk to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangirsuk to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1687.539 miles
- 2715.831 kilometers
- 1466.431 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- 1681.356 miles
- 2705.880 kilometers
- 1461.059 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 Kangirsuk to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangirsuk and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Fort Simpson generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangirsuk to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangirsuk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangirsuk |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YKG |
| ICAO Code: | CYAS |
| Coordinates: | 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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 |