How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Smithers?
The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 990 miles / 1594 kilometers / 860 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 1366 miles / 2198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 0 minutes.
Smithers Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Smithers to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Smithers to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 990.203 miles
- 1593.577 kilometers
- 860.463 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- 987.454 miles
- 1589.153 kilometers
- 858.074 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Smithers and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Smithers and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Smithers.
Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Smithers to Fairbanks generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Smithers Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Smithers |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYD |
| ICAO Code: | CYYD |
| Coordinates: | 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |