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How far is Dryden from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Dryden (Dryden Regional Airport) is 1365 miles / 2197 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Dryden (YHD) is 1954 miles / 3144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 44 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Dryden Regional Airport

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1365
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2197
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1186
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Dryden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1365.080 miles
  • 2196.883 kilometers
  • 1186.222 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
  • 1361.513 miles
  • 2191.143 kilometers
  • 1183.123 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 Dryden?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Dryden Regional Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Dryden Regional Airport (YHD)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Dryden generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Dryden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Dryden Regional Airport (YHD).

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 Dryden Regional Airport
City: Dryden
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHD
ICAO Code: CYHD
Coordinates: 49°49′54″N, 92°44′39″W