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How far is Fort Simpson from Cartwright?

The distance between Cartwright (Cartwright Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 2337 miles / 3761 kilometers / 2031 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cartwright (YRF) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 4447 miles / 7156 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 4 minutes.

Cartwright Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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2337
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2031
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Distance from Cartwright to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2337.225 miles
  • 3761.400 kilometers
  • 2030.993 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
  • 2329.307 miles
  • 3748.656 kilometers
  • 2024.112 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 Cartwright to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Cartwright Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cartwright Airport (YRF) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Cartwright to Fort Simpson generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Cartwright Airport
City: Cartwright
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRF
ICAO Code: CYCA
Coordinates: 53°40′58″N, 57°2′30″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