How far is Smithers from Dawson Creek?
The distance between Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Smithers (YYD) is 487 miles / 784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 14 minutes.
Dawson Creek Airport – Smithers Airport
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Distance from Dawson Creek to Smithers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dawson Creek to Smithers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 283.444 miles
- 456.159 kilometers
- 246.306 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- 282.517 miles
- 454.668 kilometers
- 245.501 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 Dawson Creek to Smithers?
The estimated flight time from Dawson Creek Airport to Smithers Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dawson Creek and Smithers?
Flight carbon footprint between Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) and Smithers Airport (YYD)
On average, flying from Dawson Creek to Smithers generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dawson Creek to Smithers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) and Smithers Airport (YYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Dawson Creek Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dawson Creek |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YDQ |
| ICAO Code: | CYDQ |
| Coordinates: | 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W |
| Destination | Smithers Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Smithers |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YYD |
| ICAO Code: | CYYD |
| Coordinates: | 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W |