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How far is Smithers from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Smithers (YYD) is 1968 miles / 3167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 43 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Smithers Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.370 miles
  • 2683.372 kilometers
  • 1448.905 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
  • 1662.398 miles
  • 2675.370 kilometers
  • 1444.584 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 Thunder Bay to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Smithers Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Smithers generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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