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How far is Smithers from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1465 miles / 2358 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Smithers (YYD) is 1916 miles / 3083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 9 minutes.

Cat Lake Airport – Smithers Airport

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1465
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2358
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1273
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Distance from Cat Lake to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1465.138 miles
  • 2357.912 kilometers
  • 1273.171 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
  • 1460.428 miles
  • 2350.331 kilometers
  • 1269.077 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 Cat Lake to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Smithers Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to Smithers generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″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