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How far is Smithers from Kugluktuk?

The distance between Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 981 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kugluktuk (YCO) to Smithers (YYD) is 1622 miles / 2611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 35 minutes.

Kugluktuk Airport – Smithers Airport

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981
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1578
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852
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Distance from Kugluktuk to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 980.668 miles
  • 1578.232 kilometers
  • 852.177 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
  • 978.345 miles
  • 1574.494 kilometers
  • 850.158 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 Kugluktuk to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Kugluktuk Airport to Smithers Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Kugluktuk to Smithers generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kugluktuk to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″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