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How far is Vancouver from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 865 miles / 1393 kilometers / 752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Vancouver (CXH) is 1290 miles / 2076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 18 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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865
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1393
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752
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 865.401 miles
  • 1392.728 kilometers
  • 752.013 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
  • 864.326 miles
  • 1390.999 kilometers
  • 751.079 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 Fort Simpson to Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Vancouver generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W