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How far is Chibougamau from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Chibougamau (Chibougamau/Chapais Airport) is 1947 miles / 3134 kilometers / 1692 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Chibougamau (YMT) is 3034 miles / 4882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 13 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Chibougamau/Chapais Airport

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1947
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3134
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1692
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Chibougamau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1947.198 miles
  • 3133.711 kilometers
  • 1692.069 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
  • 1941.359 miles
  • 3124.314 kilometers
  • 1686.995 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 Chibougamau?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Chibougamau/Chapais Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Chibougamau/Chapais Airport (YMT)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Chibougamau generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 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 Chibougamau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Chibougamau/Chapais Airport (YMT).

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 Chibougamau/Chapais Airport
City: Chibougamau
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMT
ICAO Code: CYMT
Coordinates: 49°46′18″N, 74°31′41″W