How far is Fort Simpson from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 2598 miles / 4182 kilometers / 2258 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 3980 miles / 6405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 31 minutes.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2598.294 miles
- 4181.548 kilometers
- 2257.855 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- 2590.834 miles
- 4169.544 kilometers
- 2251.374 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 Sydney to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Sydney to Fort Simpson generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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 |