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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Petersburg (PSG) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 43 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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Distance from Smithers to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 262.725 miles
  • 422.815 kilometers
  • 228.302 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
  • 261.981 miles
  • 421.618 kilometers
  • 227.655 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 Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Smithers to Petersburg generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 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 Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

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 Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport
City: Petersburg, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSG
ICAO Code: PAPG
Coordinates: 56°48′6″N, 132°56′42″W