How far is Wemindji from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 1660 miles / 2672 kilometers / 1443 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Wemindji (YNC) is 3249 miles / 5229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 19 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Wemindji Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Wemindji
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Wemindji. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1660.286 miles
- 2671.972 kilometers
- 1442.749 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- 1654.939 miles
- 2663.365 kilometers
- 1438.102 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 Wemindji?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Wemindji Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Wemindji?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Wemindji generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 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 Wemindji
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Wemindji Airport (YNC).
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 | Wemindji Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wemindji |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YNC |
| ICAO Code: | CYNC |
| Coordinates: | 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W |