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How far is Fort Simpson from Comox?

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

The driving distance from Comox (YQQ) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1408 miles / 2266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 51 minutes.

CFB Comox – Fort Simpson Airport

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845
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1360
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735
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Distance from Comox to Fort Simpson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Comox to Fort Simpson. 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 Comox to Fort Simpson?

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

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

On average, flying from Comox to Fort Simpson 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 Comox to Fort Simpson

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

Airport information

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