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How far is Fort Simpson from Lutselk'e?

The distance between Lutselk'e (Lutselk'e Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 345 miles / 556 kilometers / 300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lutselk'e (YSG) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 57 minutes.

Lutselk'e Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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Distance from Lutselk'e to Fort Simpson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lutselk'e to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 345.272 miles
  • 555.662 kilometers
  • 300.033 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
  • 343.993 miles
  • 553.603 kilometers
  • 298.921 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 Lutselk'e to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Lutselk'e Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lutselk'e Airport (YSG) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Lutselk'e to Fort Simpson generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lutselk'e to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lutselk'e Airport (YSG) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Lutselk'e Airport
City: Lutselk'e
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSG
ICAO Code: CYLK
Coordinates: 62°25′5″N, 110°40′55″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