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How far is Gjoa Haven from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers / 755 nautical miles.

Fort Simpson Airport – Gjoa Haven Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Gjoa Haven

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 869.152 miles
  • 1398.765 kilometers
  • 755.273 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
  • 866.099 miles
  • 1393.851 kilometers
  • 752.619 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 Gjoa Haven?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Gjoa Haven Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Gjoa Haven?

There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and Gjoa Haven.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Gjoa Haven generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Simpson to Gjoa Haven

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK).

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 Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″W