How far is Bismarck, ND, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1316 miles / 2117 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1731 miles / 2785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 7 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Bismarck
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1315.743 miles
- 2117.482 kilometers
- 1143.349 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- 1313.272 miles
- 2113.507 kilometers
- 1141.202 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 Fort Simpson to Bismarck?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Bismarck?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Bismarck generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Simpson to Bismarck
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |
| Destination | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |