How far is Kimmirut from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) is 1613 miles / 2596 kilometers / 1402 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Kimmirut (YLC) is 4772 miles / 7679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 3 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Kimmirut Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Kimmirut
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Kimmirut. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1612.909 miles
- 2595.725 kilometers
- 1401.579 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- 1606.879 miles
- 2586.021 kilometers
- 1396.340 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 Kimmirut?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Kimmirut Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Kimmirut?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Kimmirut generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Kimmirut
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC).
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 | Kimmirut Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kimmirut |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YLC |
| ICAO Code: | CYLC |
| Coordinates: | 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″W |