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How far is Yellowknife from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 698 miles / 1124 kilometers / 607 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 1232 miles / 1983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 19 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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698
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1124
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607
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Distance from Smithers to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 698.145 miles
  • 1123.555 kilometers
  • 606.671 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
  • 696.394 miles
  • 1120.737 kilometers
  • 605.150 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Smithers to Yellowknife generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 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 Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W