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How far is Smithers from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 789 miles / 1270 kilometers / 686 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Smithers (YYD) is 1107 miles / 1781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 8 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Smithers Airport

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789
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1270
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686
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Distance from Missoula to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 789.317 miles
  • 1270.282 kilometers
  • 685.897 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
  • 787.863 miles
  • 1267.942 kilometers
  • 684.634 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 Missoula to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Smithers Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Missoula to Smithers generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″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