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How far is Muskrat Dam from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Muskrat Dam (Muskrat Dam Airport) is 1222 miles / 1967 kilometers / 1062 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Muskrat Dam (MSA) is 2314 miles / 3724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 9 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Muskrat Dam Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Muskrat Dam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1222.255 miles
  • 1967.029 kilometers
  • 1062.111 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
  • 1218.508 miles
  • 1960.999 kilometers
  • 1058.855 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 Muskrat Dam?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Muskrat Dam Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Muskrat Dam generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Muskrat Dam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA).

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 Muskrat Dam Airport
City: Muskrat Dam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: MSA
ICAO Code: CZMD
Coordinates: 53°26′29″N, 91°45′46″W