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How far is Lansing, MI, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 1989 miles / 3200 kilometers / 1728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Lansing (LAN) is 2668 miles / 4294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 56 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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1989
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3200
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1728
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1988.614 miles
  • 3200.364 kilometers
  • 1728.058 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
  • 1984.481 miles
  • 3193.713 kilometers
  • 1724.467 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 Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Lansing generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W