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How far is Wales, AK, from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1556 miles / 2504 kilometers / 1352 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Wales (WAA) is 2198 miles / 3537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 11 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Smithers to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1556.221 miles
  • 2504.496 kilometers
  • 1352.320 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
  • 1551.182 miles
  • 2496.386 kilometers
  • 1347.941 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Smithers to Wales generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W