How far is Fort Simpson from Smithers?
The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 526 miles / 847 kilometers / 457 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1032 miles / 1661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 50 minutes.
Smithers Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Smithers to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Smithers to Fort Simpson. 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 Smithers to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Smithers and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Smithers to Fort Simpson 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 Smithers to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Smithers Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Smithers |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYD |
| ICAO Code: | CYYD |
| Coordinates: | 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″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 |