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How far is Fort Simpson from Wunnumin Lake?

The distance between Wunnumin Lake (Wunnumin Lake Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1325 miles / 2133 kilometers / 1152 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wunnumin Lake (WNN) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 2284 miles / 3676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 22 minutes.

Wunnumin Lake Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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1325
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2133
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1152
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Distance from Wunnumin Lake to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1325.382 miles
  • 2132.996 kilometers
  • 1151.726 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
  • 1321.329 miles
  • 2126.473 kilometers
  • 1148.204 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 Wunnumin Lake to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Wunnumin Lake Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wunnumin Lake Airport (WNN) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Wunnumin Lake to Fort Simpson generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wunnumin Lake to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wunnumin Lake Airport (WNN) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Wunnumin Lake Airport
City: Wunnumin Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: WNN
ICAO Code: CKL3
Coordinates: 52°53′38″N, 89°17′21″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