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How far is Smithers from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1777 miles / 2860 kilometers / 1545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Smithers (YYD) is 2136 miles / 3437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 4 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Smithers Airport

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1777
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2860
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1545
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Distance from Waterloo to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1777.386 miles
  • 2860.426 kilometers
  • 1544.506 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
  • 1773.253 miles
  • 2853.775 kilometers
  • 1540.915 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 Waterloo to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Smithers Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Smithers generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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