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How far is Eastmain River from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport) is 1704 miles / 2743 kilometers / 1481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Eastmain River (ZEM) is 3150 miles / 5070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 13 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Eastmain River Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Eastmain River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1704.399 miles
  • 2742.965 kilometers
  • 1481.082 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
  • 1699.015 miles
  • 2734.300 kilometers
  • 1476.404 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 Eastmain River?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Eastmain River Airport (ZEM)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Eastmain River generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Eastmain River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Eastmain River Airport (ZEM).

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 Eastmain River Airport
City: Eastmain River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZEM
ICAO Code: CZEM
Coordinates: 52°13′35″N, 78°31′20″W