How far is Fort Simpson from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 873 miles / 1404 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1291 miles / 2078 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 21 minutes.
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Distance from Vancouver to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 872.568 miles
- 1404.262 kilometers
- 758.241 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- 871.491 miles
- 1402.528 kilometers
- 757.305 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 Vancouver to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Fort Simpson generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 |