How far is Fort Simpson from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 235 miles / 378 kilometers / 204 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 20 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 234.927 miles
- 378.078 kilometers
- 204.146 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- 234.436 miles
- 377.289 kilometers
- 203.720 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 Rainbow Lake to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Fort Simpson?
There is no time difference between Rainbow Lake and Fort Simpson.
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Fort Simpson generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rainbow Lake to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″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 |