How far is Fort Simpson from Gander?
The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 2638 miles / 4246 kilometers / 2292 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 4989 miles / 8029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 112 hours 38 minutes.
Gander International Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Gander to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gander to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2638.065 miles
- 4245.554 kilometers
- 2292.416 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- 2629.859 miles
- 4232.348 kilometers
- 2285.285 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 Gander to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gander and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Gander to Fort Simpson generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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 |