There are 3 ways to get from Fort Simpson to Fort Providence by plane or car
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Fly to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport, drive
best- Fly from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)YFS - YHY
- Drive from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to Fort Providence
3h 42m$485–1,503Drive 326.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Fort Simpson to Fort Providence326.8 km
8h 26m$66–95Fly to Yellowknife Airport, drive
- Fly from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)YFS - YZF
- Drive from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Fort Providence
5h 41m$170–638
Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Simpson to Fort Providence is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Simpson to Fort Providence is to fly and drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $480 - $1,500.
The distance between Fort Simpson and Fort Providence is 506 km. The road distance is 326.8 km.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Fort Simpson to Fort Providence, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Simpson to Fort Providence is 327 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Fort Simpson to Fort Providence.
What companies run services between Fort Simpson, NT, Canada and Fort Providence, NT, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Fort Simpson to Fort Providence. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) airport, fly to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY), then drive to Fort Providence. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Simpson to Fort Providence in around 8h 26m.
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- Website
- canadiannorth.com
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Yellowknife Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Yellowknife Airport via Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
- Website
- airtindi.com
Flights from Fort Simpson Airport to Yellowknife Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–500
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