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How far is Fort Simpson from Sioux Lookout?

The distance between Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers / 1196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Lookout (YXL) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 57 minutes.

Sioux Lookout Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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1376
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2214
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1196
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Distance from Sioux Lookout to Fort Simpson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1376.018 miles
  • 2214.487 kilometers
  • 1195.727 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
  • 1372.339 miles
  • 2208.565 kilometers
  • 1192.530 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 Sioux Lookout to Fort Simpson?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Lookout Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Sioux Lookout to Fort Simpson generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Lookout to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″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