How far is Powell River from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Powell River (YPW) is 1394 miles / 2243 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 48 minutes.
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Powell River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Powell River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 834.535 miles
- 1343.053 kilometers
- 725.191 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- 833.433 miles
- 1341.281 kilometers
- 724.234 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 Powell River?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Powell River Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Powell River?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Powell River Airport (YPW)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Powell River generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Powell River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Powell River Airport (YPW).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |
| Destination | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W |