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How far is Smithers from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1503 miles / 2419 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Smithers (YYD) is 1927 miles / 3101 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 33 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Smithers Airport

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1503
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2419
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1306
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Distance from Los Angeles to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1503.117 miles
  • 2419.032 kilometers
  • 1306.173 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
  • 1503.725 miles
  • 2420.010 kilometers
  • 1306.701 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 Los Angeles to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Smithers Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Smithers?

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Smithers.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Smithers generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W