How far is Fort Simpson from Red Lake?
The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1271 miles / 2046 kilometers / 1105 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Red Lake (YRL) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 2031 miles / 3268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 39 minutes.
Red Lake Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Red Lake to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Red Lake to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1271.064 miles
- 2045.579 kilometers
- 1104.524 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- 1267.596 miles
- 2039.998 kilometers
- 1101.511 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 Red Lake to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Red Lake and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Red Lake to Fort Simpson generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Red Lake to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Red Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Red Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YRL |
| ICAO Code: | CYRL |
| Coordinates: | 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″W |
| Destination | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |