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How far is Smithers from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 2325 miles / 3742 kilometers / 2021 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Smithers (YYD) is 2805 miles / 4514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 18 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Smithers Airport

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2325
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3742
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2021
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Distance from Ottawa to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2325.447 miles
  • 3742.444 kilometers
  • 2020.758 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
  • 2318.813 miles
  • 3731.767 kilometers
  • 2014.993 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 Ottawa to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Smithers Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Smithers generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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