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How far is Smithers from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1979 miles / 3185 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Smithers (YYD) is 2350 miles / 3782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 32 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Smithers Airport

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1979
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3185
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1720
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Distance from Chicago to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1978.815 miles
  • 3184.593 kilometers
  • 1719.543 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
  • 1974.111 miles
  • 3177.024 kilometers
  • 1715.456 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 Chicago to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Smithers Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Smithers generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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