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How far is Fort Simpson from Makkovik?

The distance between Makkovik (Makkovik Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 2209 miles / 3556 kilometers / 1920 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Makkovik (YMN) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 4508 miles / 7255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 0 minutes.

Makkovik Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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2209
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3556
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1920
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Distance from Makkovik to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2209.357 miles
  • 3555.615 kilometers
  • 1919.879 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
  • 2201.719 miles
  • 3543.324 kilometers
  • 1913.242 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 Makkovik to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Makkovik Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Makkovik Airport (YMN) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Makkovik to Fort Simpson generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Makkovik to Fort Simpson

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

Airport information

Origin Makkovik Airport
City: Makkovik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMN
ICAO Code: CYFT
Coordinates: 55°4′36″N, 59°11′11″W
Destination 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