How far is Fort Simpson from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 2131 miles / 3429 kilometers / 1851 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 3000 miles / 4828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 17 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2130.597 miles
- 3428.864 kilometers
- 1851.438 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- 2125.113 miles
- 3420.038 kilometers
- 1846.673 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 Ottawa to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Fort Simpson generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |