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How far is Fort Simpson from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1669 miles / 2686 kilometers / 1450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quaqtaq (YQC) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 3617 miles / 5821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 21 minutes.

Quaqtaq Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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Distance from Quaqtaq to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1668.908 miles
  • 2685.847 kilometers
  • 1450.241 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
  • 1662.739 miles
  • 2675.919 kilometers
  • 1444.881 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 Quaqtaq to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Fort Simpson generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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