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How far is Fort Simpson from Tuktoyaktuk?

The distance between Tuktoyaktuk (Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 628 miles / 1010 kilometers / 545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tuktoyaktuk (YUB) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1702 miles / 2739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 29 minutes.

Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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Distance from Tuktoyaktuk to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 627.508 miles
  • 1009.877 kilometers
  • 545.290 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
  • 625.587 miles
  • 1006.785 kilometers
  • 543.621 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 Tuktoyaktuk to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tuktoyaktuk and Fort Simpson?

There is no time difference between Tuktoyaktuk and Fort Simpson.

Flight carbon footprint between Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Tuktoyaktuk to Fort Simpson generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport
City: Tuktoyaktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUB
ICAO Code: CYUB
Coordinates: 69°25′59″N, 133°1′33″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