How far is Fort Simpson from Edmonton?
The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 650 miles / 1045 kilometers / 564 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 12 minutes.
Edmonton International Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Edmonton to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edmonton to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 649.508 miles
- 1045.282 kilometers
- 564.407 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- 648.259 miles
- 1043.272 kilometers
- 563.322 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 Edmonton to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edmonton and Fort Simpson?
There is no time difference between Edmonton and Fort Simpson.
Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Edmonton to Fort Simpson generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Edmonton to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Edmonton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edmonton |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YEG |
| ICAO Code: | CYEG |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″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 |