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How far is Plattsburgh, NY, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) is 2237 miles / 3599 kilometers / 1944 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Plattsburgh (PBG) is 3142 miles / 5057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 38 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Plattsburgh International Airport

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3599
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1944
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Plattsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2236.562 miles
  • 3599.398 kilometers
  • 1943.519 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
  • 2230.851 miles
  • 3590.206 kilometers
  • 1938.556 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 Plattsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Plattsburgh International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Plattsburgh generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 539 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 Plattsburgh

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

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 Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″W