How far is Smithers from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 526 miles / 847 kilometers / 457 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Smithers (YYD) is 1032 miles / 1661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 48 minutes.
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Smithers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Smithers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 526.137 miles
- 846.735 kilometers
- 457.200 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- 525.089 miles
- 845.050 kilometers
- 456.290 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 Smithers?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Smithers Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Smithers?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Smithers Airport (YYD)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Smithers generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 226 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 Smithers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Smithers Airport (YYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |
| Destination | Smithers Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Smithers |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YYD |
| ICAO Code: | CYYD |
| Coordinates: | 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W |