How far is Fort Simpson from Williams Lake?
The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 663 miles / 1068 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 942 miles / 1516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 45 minutes.
Williams Lake Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Williams Lake to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williams Lake to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 663.391 miles
- 1067.625 kilometers
- 576.471 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- 662.416 miles
- 1066.055 kilometers
- 575.624 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 Williams Lake to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williams Lake and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Williams Lake to Fort Simpson generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Williams Lake to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Williams Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williams Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWL |
| ICAO Code: | CYWL |
| Coordinates: | 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″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 |