How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1339 miles / 2156 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 5 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1339.422 miles
- 2155.591 kilometers
- 1163.926 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- 1336.474 miles
- 2150.846 kilometers
- 1161.364 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Grand Forks generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |