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How far is Peace River from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Peace River (Peace River Airport) is 406 miles / 653 kilometers / 353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Peace River (YPE) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 50 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Peace River Airport

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Distance from Fort Simpson to Peace River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 406.054 miles
  • 653.480 kilometers
  • 352.851 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
  • 405.247 miles
  • 652.181 kilometers
  • 352.150 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 Peace River?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Peace River Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Peace River?

There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and Peace River.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Peace River Airport (YPE)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Peace River generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 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 Peace River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Peace River Airport (YPE).

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 Peace River Airport
City: Peace River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPE
ICAO Code: CYPE
Coordinates: 56°13′36″N, 117°26′49″W