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How far is Smithers from Petersburg, AK?

The distance between Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Petersburg (PSG) to Smithers (YYD) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 43 minutes.

Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport – Smithers Airport

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Distance from Petersburg to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 262.725 miles
  • 422.815 kilometers
  • 228.302 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
  • 261.981 miles
  • 421.618 kilometers
  • 227.655 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 Petersburg to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport to Smithers Airport is 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Petersburg to Smithers generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Petersburg to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport
City: Petersburg, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSG
ICAO Code: PAPG
Coordinates: 56°48′6″N, 132°56′42″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