How far is Fort Simpson from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 820 miles / 1319 kilometers / 712 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1222 miles / 1966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 53 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Kelowna to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 819.744 miles
- 1319.251 kilometers
- 712.338 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- 818.680 miles
- 1317.538 kilometers
- 711.414 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 Kelowna to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Fort Simpson generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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 |