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How far is Columbia, SC, from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2630 miles / 4233 kilometers / 2286 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Columbia (CAE) is 3139 miles / 5051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 40 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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2630
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4233
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2286
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Distance from Smithers to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2630.224 miles
  • 4232.935 kilometers
  • 2285.602 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
  • 2625.765 miles
  • 4225.759 kilometers
  • 2281.727 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 Smithers to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Smithers to Columbia generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Smithers to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W