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How far is Smithers from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1476 miles / 2376 kilometers / 1283 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Smithers (YYD) is 1921 miles / 3092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 56 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Smithers Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Smithers

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wainwright to Smithers. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1476.130 miles
  • 2375.602 kilometers
  • 1282.722 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
  • 1471.782 miles
  • 2368.604 kilometers
  • 1278.944 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 Wainwright to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Smithers Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Smithers generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W
Destination Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W