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How far is Smithers from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 423 miles / 681 kilometers / 368 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Smithers (YYD) is 779 miles / 1253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 3 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Smithers Airport

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423
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Distance from Nanaimo to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 423.334 miles
  • 681.290 kilometers
  • 367.867 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
  • 422.944 miles
  • 680.663 kilometers
  • 367.529 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 Nanaimo to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Smithers Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Smithers?

There is no time difference between Nanaimo and Smithers.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Smithers generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″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