How far is Kangirsuk from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 1688 miles / 2716 kilometers / 1466 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Kangirsuk (YKG) is 3621 miles / 5827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 27 minutes.
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Kangirsuk
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Kangirsuk. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1687.539 miles
- 2715.831 kilometers
- 1466.431 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- 1681.356 miles
- 2705.880 kilometers
- 1461.059 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 Kangirsuk?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Kangirsuk Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Kangirsuk?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Kangirsuk generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Kangirsuk
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |
| Destination | Kangirsuk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangirsuk |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YKG |
| ICAO Code: | CYAS |
| Coordinates: | 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W |