Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Fort Simpson from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 2102 miles / 3383 kilometers / 1827 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alma (YTF) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 3220 miles / 5182 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 49 minutes.

Alma Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

Distance arrow
2102
Miles
Distance arrow
3383
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1827
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Alma to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2102.084 miles
  • 3382.976 kilometers
  • 1826.661 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
  • 2095.928 miles
  • 3373.069 kilometers
  • 1821.312 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 Alma to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Alma to Fort Simpson generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′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