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How far is Fargo, ND, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1407 miles / 2265 kilometers / 1223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Fargo (FAR) is 1915 miles / 3082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 12 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Hector International Airport

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1407
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1407.316 miles
  • 2264.855 kilometers
  • 1222.924 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
  • 1404.376 miles
  • 2260.125 kilometers
  • 1220.370 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Hector International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Fargo generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Fargo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Hector International Airport (FAR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W