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How far is Thunder Bay from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 1970 miles / 3170 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 45 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1667
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1449
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Distance from Smithers to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.370 miles
  • 2683.372 kilometers
  • 1448.905 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
  • 1662.398 miles
  • 2675.370 kilometers
  • 1444.584 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Smithers to Thunder Bay generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W