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How far is Alma from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 2102 miles / 3383 kilometers / 1827 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Alma (YTF) is 3224 miles / 5188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 54 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Alma Airport

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2102
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3383
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1827
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2102.084 miles
  • 3382.976 kilometers
  • 1826.661 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
  • 2095.928 miles
  • 3373.069 kilometers
  • 1821.312 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Alma Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Alma generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 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 Alma

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

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W