How far is Smithers from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 990 miles / 1594 kilometers / 860 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Smithers (YYD) is 1365 miles / 2196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 59 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Smithers Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Smithers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Smithers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 990.203 miles
- 1593.577 kilometers
- 860.463 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- 987.454 miles
- 1589.153 kilometers
- 858.074 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 Fairbanks to Smithers?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Smithers Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Smithers?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Smithers is 1 hour. Smithers is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Smithers Airport (YYD)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Smithers generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Smithers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Smithers Airport (YYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Smithers Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Smithers |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYD |
| ICAO Code: | CYYD |
| Coordinates: | 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W |