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How far is Val-d'Or from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Val-d'Or (Val-d'Or Airport) is 1924 miles / 3096 kilometers / 1672 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Val-d'Or (YVO) is 2815 miles / 4531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 38 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Val-d'Or Airport

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1924
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3096
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1672
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Val-d'Or

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Val-d'Or. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1924.008 miles
  • 3096.391 kilometers
  • 1671.918 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
  • 1918.633 miles
  • 3087.740 kilometers
  • 1667.246 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 Val-d'Or?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Val-d'Or Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Val-d'Or Airport (YVO)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Val-d'Or generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 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 Val-d'Or

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Val-d'Or Airport (YVO).

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 Val-d'Or Airport
City: Val-d'Or
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVO
ICAO Code: CYVO
Coordinates: 48°3′11″N, 77°46′58″W