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How far is Smithers from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Smithers (YYD) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 24 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Smithers Airport

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552
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888
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Distance from Seattle to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 551.842 miles
  • 888.104 kilometers
  • 479.538 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
  • 551.354 miles
  • 887.318 kilometers
  • 479.114 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 Seattle to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Smithers Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Smithers?

There is no time difference between Seattle and Smithers.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Seattle to Smithers generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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