How far is Fort Simpson from Whatì?
The distance between Whatì (Whatì Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 159 miles / 256 kilometers / 138 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whatì (YLE) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 362 miles / 583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 39 minutes.
Whatì Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Whatì to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whatì to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 159.376 miles
- 256.491 kilometers
- 138.494 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- 158.860 miles
- 255.660 kilometers
- 138.045 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 Whatì to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Whatì Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whatì and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Whatì to Fort Simpson generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whatì to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Whatì Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whatì |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLE |
| ICAO Code: | CEM3 |
| Coordinates: | 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″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 |