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How far is Smithers from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 500 miles / 805 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Smithers (YYD) is 772 miles / 1242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 25 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Smithers Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 500.133 miles
  • 804.887 kilometers
  • 434.604 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
  • 499.013 miles
  • 803.083 kilometers
  • 433.630 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 Whitehorse to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Smithers Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Smithers generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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