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How far is Quaqtaq from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) is 1669 miles / 2686 kilometers / 1450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Quaqtaq (YQC) is 3621 miles / 5827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 27 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Quaqtaq Airport

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1669
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Quaqtaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1668.908 miles
  • 2685.847 kilometers
  • 1450.241 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
  • 1662.739 miles
  • 2675.919 kilometers
  • 1444.881 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 Quaqtaq?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Quaqtaq Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Quaqtaq generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 Quaqtaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC).

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 Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″W