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How far is Fort Simpson from The Pas?

The distance between The Pas (The Pas Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 912 miles / 1467 kilometers / 792 nautical miles.

The driving distance from The Pas (YQD) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1488 miles / 2394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 17 minutes.

The Pas Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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912
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1467
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792
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Distance from The Pas to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 911.710 miles
  • 1467.256 kilometers
  • 792.255 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
  • 909.117 miles
  • 1463.082 kilometers
  • 790.001 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 The Pas to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from The Pas Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Pas Airport (YQD) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from The Pas to Fort Simpson generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from The Pas to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Pas Airport (YQD) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin The Pas Airport
City: The Pas
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQD
ICAO Code: CYQD
Coordinates: 53°58′17″N, 101°5′27″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