How far is Smithers from Ketchikan, AK?
The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 183 miles / 295 kilometers / 159 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Smithers (YYD) is 327 miles / 527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 32 minutes.
Ketchikan International Airport – Smithers Airport
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Distance from Ketchikan to Smithers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ketchikan to Smithers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 183.309 miles
- 295.007 kilometers
- 159.291 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- 182.707 miles
- 294.039 kilometers
- 158.768 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 Ketchikan to Smithers?
The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Smithers Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Smithers?
The time difference between Ketchikan and Smithers is 1 hour. Smithers is 1 hour ahead of Ketchikan.
Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Smithers Airport (YYD)
On average, flying from Ketchikan to Smithers generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Smithers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Smithers Airport (YYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W |
| Destination | Smithers Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Smithers |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYD |
| ICAO Code: | CYYD |
| Coordinates: | 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W |