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How far is Smithers from Waskaganish?

The distance between Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1986 miles / 3196 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Smithers (YYD) is 2879 miles / 4634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 50 minutes.

Waskaganish Airport – Smithers Airport

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1986
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3196
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1726
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Distance from Waskaganish to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1985.796 miles
  • 3195.828 kilometers
  • 1725.609 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
  • 1979.391 miles
  • 3185.521 kilometers
  • 1720.044 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 Waskaganish to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Waskaganish Airport to Smithers Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Waskaganish to Smithers generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waskaganish to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″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