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How far is Kapuskasing from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Kapuskasing (Kapuskasing Airport) is 1706 miles / 2746 kilometers / 1483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Kapuskasing (YYU) is 2530 miles / 4072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 50 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Kapuskasing Airport

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1706
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2746
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1483
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Kapuskasing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1706.325 miles
  • 2746.064 kilometers
  • 1482.756 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
  • 1701.484 miles
  • 2738.273 kilometers
  • 1478.549 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 Kapuskasing?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Kapuskasing Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kapuskasing Airport (YYU)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Kapuskasing generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 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 Kapuskasing

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

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 Kapuskasing Airport
City: Kapuskasing
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYU
ICAO Code: CYYU
Coordinates: 49°24′50″N, 82°28′2″W