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How far is Smithers from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1440 miles / 2318 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Smithers (YYD) is 1906 miles / 3068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 20 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Smithers Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1440.235 miles
  • 2317.833 kilometers
  • 1251.530 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
  • 1436.101 miles
  • 2311.181 kilometers
  • 1247.938 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 Barrow to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Smithers Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Barrow to Smithers generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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