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How far is Comox from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Comox (CFB Comox) is 845 miles / 1360 kilometers / 735 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Comox (YQQ) is 1408 miles / 2266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 55 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – CFB Comox

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845
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1360
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735
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Comox

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 845.339 miles
  • 1360.441 kilometers
  • 734.579 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
  • 844.223 miles
  • 1358.645 kilometers
  • 733.610 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 Fort Simpson to Comox?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to CFB Comox is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and CFB Comox (YQQ)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Comox generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Simpson to Comox

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and CFB Comox (YQQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination CFB Comox
City: Comox
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQQ
ICAO Code: CYQQ
Coordinates: 49°42′38″N, 124°53′13″W