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How far is Fort Simpson from Qikiqtarjuaq?

The distance between Qikiqtarjuaq (Qikiqtarjuaq Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1679 miles / 2702 kilometers / 1459 nautical miles.

Qikiqtarjuaq Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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1459
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Distance from Qikiqtarjuaq to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1678.903 miles
  • 2701.933 kilometers
  • 1458.927 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
  • 1672.566 miles
  • 2691.734 kilometers
  • 1453.420 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 Qikiqtarjuaq to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Qikiqtarjuaq Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Qikiqtarjuaq to Fort Simpson generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qikiqtarjuaq to Fort Simpson

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

Airport information

Origin Qikiqtarjuaq Airport
City: Qikiqtarjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVM
ICAO Code: CYVM
Coordinates: 67°32′44″N, 64°1′53″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