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How far is Fort Simpson from Anahim Lake?

The distance between Anahim Lake (Anahim Lake Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 662 miles / 1065 kilometers / 575 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Anahim Lake (YAA) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1144 miles / 1841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 35 minutes.

Anahim Lake Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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Distance from Anahim Lake to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 661.682 miles
  • 1064.874 kilometers
  • 574.986 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
  • 660.629 miles
  • 1063.179 kilometers
  • 574.071 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 Anahim Lake to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Anahim Lake Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Anahim Lake to Fort Simpson generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Anahim Lake Airport
City: Anahim Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAA
ICAO Code: CAJ4
Coordinates: 52°27′8″N, 125°18′10″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