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How far is Smithers from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 390 miles / 627 kilometers / 339 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Smithers (YYD) is 871 miles / 1402 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 27 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Smithers Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 389.643 miles
  • 627.069 kilometers
  • 338.590 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
  • 388.633 miles
  • 625.444 kilometers
  • 337.713 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 Rainbow Lake to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Smithers Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Smithers generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°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