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How far is Fort Simpson from Deer Lake First Nation?

The distance between Deer Lake First Nation (Deer Lake Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1186 miles / 1909 kilometers / 1031 nautical miles.

Deer Lake Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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1186
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1909
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1031
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Distance from Deer Lake First Nation to Fort Simpson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Deer Lake First Nation to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1185.969 miles
  • 1908.632 kilometers
  • 1030.579 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
  • 1182.512 miles
  • 1903.068 kilometers
  • 1027.575 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 Deer Lake First Nation to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Deer Lake Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Deer Lake Airport (YVZ) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Deer Lake First Nation to Fort Simpson generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Deer Lake First Nation to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Deer Lake Airport (YVZ) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Deer Lake Airport
City: Deer Lake First Nation
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVZ
ICAO Code: CYVZ
Coordinates: 52°39′20″N, 94°3′41″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