How far is Fort Simpson from Powell River?
The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1393 miles / 2242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 45 minutes.
Powell River Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Powell River to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Powell River to Fort Simpson. 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 Powell River to Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Powell River and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Powell River to Fort Simpson 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 Powell River to Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W |
| Destination | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |