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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 569 miles / 915 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Yakutat (YAK) is 877 miles / 1412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 7 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Yakutat Airport

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569
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915
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494
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Distance from Smithers to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 568.537 miles
  • 914.971 kilometers
  • 494.045 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
  • 566.924 miles
  • 912.376 kilometers
  • 492.643 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Yakutat Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Smithers to Yakutat generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 239 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 Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

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 Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W