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How far is Dawson Creek from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 283 miles / 456 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 487 miles / 784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 14 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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283
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Distance from Smithers to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 283.444 miles
  • 456.159 kilometers
  • 246.306 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
  • 282.517 miles
  • 454.668 kilometers
  • 245.501 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 Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Smithers to Dawson Creek generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 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 Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

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 Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W