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How far is Kamloops from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Kamloops (Kamloops Airport) is 766 miles / 1232 kilometers / 665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Kamloops (YKA) is 1132 miles / 1821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 46 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Kamloops Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Kamloops

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 765.659 miles
  • 1232.208 kilometers
  • 665.339 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
  • 764.627 miles
  • 1230.548 kilometers
  • 664.443 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 Kamloops?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Kamloops Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kamloops Airport (YKA)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Kamloops generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 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 Kamloops

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Kamloops Airport (YKA).

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 Kamloops Airport
City: Kamloops
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKA
ICAO Code: CYKA
Coordinates: 50°42′7″N, 120°26′38″W