How far is Fort Simpson from Kangiqsujuaq?
The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1583 miles / 2548 kilometers / 1376 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 3567 miles / 5741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 41 minutes.
Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1583.386 miles
- 2548.213 kilometers
- 1375.925 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- 1577.510 miles
- 2538.756 kilometers
- 1370.819 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangiqsujuaq and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Simpson generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangiqsujuaq |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWB |
| ICAO Code: | CYKG |
| Coordinates: | 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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 |