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How far is Smithers from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 233 miles / 375 kilometers / 202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Smithers (YYD) is 432 miles / 696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 29 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Smithers Airport

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233
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375
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202
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Distance from Wrangell to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 233.032 miles
  • 375.028 kilometers
  • 202.499 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
  • 232.361 miles
  • 373.948 kilometers
  • 201.916 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 Wrangell to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Smithers Airport is 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Smithers generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wrangell to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″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