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How far is Fort Simpson from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1544 miles / 2484 kilometers / 1341 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 2163 miles / 3481 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 43 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1543.632 miles
  • 2484.235 kilometers
  • 1341.380 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
  • 1539.693 miles
  • 2477.896 kilometers
  • 1337.957 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 Thunder Bay to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Fort Simpson generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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