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How far is Sioux Lookout from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers / 1196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) is 2008 miles / 3232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 4 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Sioux Lookout Airport

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1376
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2214
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1196
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Sioux Lookout

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1376.018 miles
  • 2214.487 kilometers
  • 1195.727 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
  • 1372.339 miles
  • 2208.565 kilometers
  • 1192.530 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 Sioux Lookout?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Sioux Lookout generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Sioux Lookout

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL).

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 Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W