How far is Fort Simpson from Sanikiluaq?
The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1507 miles / 2426 kilometers / 1310 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 3306 miles / 5321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 53 minutes.
Sanikiluaq Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanikiluaq to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1507.422 miles
- 2425.960 kilometers
- 1309.914 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- 1502.179 miles
- 2417.522 kilometers
- 1305.357 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 Sanikiluaq to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sanikiluaq and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Fort Simpson generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Sanikiluaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanikiluaq |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YSK |
| ICAO Code: | CYSK |
| Coordinates: | 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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 |