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How far is Fort Simpson from Quebec?

The distance between Quebec (Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 2195 miles / 3532 kilometers / 1907 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quebec (YQB) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 3275 miles / 5270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 43 minutes.

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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2195
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3532
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1907
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Distance from Quebec to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2194.794 miles
  • 3532.178 kilometers
  • 1907.224 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
  • 2188.684 miles
  • 3522.345 kilometers
  • 1901.914 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 Quebec to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Quebec to Fort Simpson generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
City: Quebec
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQB
ICAO Code: CYQB
Coordinates: 46°47′27″N, 71°23′35″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