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How far is Fort Simpson from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 853 miles / 1373 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penticton (YYF) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1263 miles / 2032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 2 minutes.

Penticton Regional Airport – Fort Simpson Airport

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Distance from Penticton to Fort Simpson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penticton to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 853.041 miles
  • 1372.837 kilometers
  • 741.273 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
  • 851.973 miles
  • 1371.117 kilometers
  • 740.344 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 Penticton to Fort Simpson?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)

On average, flying from Penticton to Fort Simpson generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penticton to Fort Simpson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″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