How far is Fort Simpson from Whitehorse?
The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 466 miles / 750 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 846 miles / 1362 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 54 minutes.
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Whitehorse to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whitehorse to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 466.315 miles
- 750.461 kilometers
- 405.217 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- 464.612 miles
- 747.721 kilometers
- 403.737 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 Whitehorse to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whitehorse and Fort Simpson?
There is no time difference between Whitehorse and Fort Simpson.
Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Whitehorse to Fort Simpson generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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 |