How far is Fort Simpson from Island Lake?
The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1113 miles / 1791 kilometers / 967 nautical miles.
Island Lake Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Island Lake to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Island Lake to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1112.636 miles
- 1790.613 kilometers
- 966.854 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- 1109.248 miles
- 1785.161 kilometers
- 963.910 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 Island Lake to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Island Lake and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Island Lake to Fort Simpson generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Island Lake to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Island Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Island Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YIV |
| ICAO Code: | CYIV |
| Coordinates: | 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W |
| Destination | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |