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How far is Fort Simpson from Stony Rapids?

The distance between Stony Rapids (Stony Rapids Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Stony Rapids (YSF) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1686 miles / 2714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 49 minutes.

Stony Rapids Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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552
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Distance from Stony Rapids to Fort Simpson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Stony Rapids to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 552.082 miles
  • 888.489 kilometers
  • 479.746 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
  • 550.154 miles
  • 885.387 kilometers
  • 478.071 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 Stony Rapids to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Stony Rapids Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Stony Rapids Airport (YSF) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Stony Rapids to Fort Simpson generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Stony Rapids to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Stony Rapids Airport (YSF) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Stony Rapids Airport
City: Stony Rapids
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSF
ICAO Code: CYSF
Coordinates: 59°15′1″N, 105°50′27″W
Destination Fort Simpson Airport
City: Fort Simpson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFS
ICAO Code: CYFS
Coordinates: 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W