How far is Fort Simpson from Whistler?
The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 806 miles / 1298 kilometers / 701 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1192 miles / 1919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 55 minutes.
Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Whistler to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whistler to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 806.345 miles
- 1297.686 kilometers
- 700.694 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- 805.287 miles
- 1295.984 kilometers
- 699.776 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 Whistler to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Fort Simpson Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whistler and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Whistler to Fort Simpson generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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 |