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How far is Smithers from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 2507 miles / 4035 kilometers / 2179 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Smithers (YYD) is 3020 miles / 4860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 37 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Smithers Airport

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2179
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Distance from Roanoke to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2507.274 miles
  • 4035.066 kilometers
  • 2178.761 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
  • 2502.066 miles
  • 4026.685 kilometers
  • 2174.236 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 Roanoke to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Smithers Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Smithers generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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