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How far is Smithers from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 2992 miles / 4815 kilometers / 2600 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Smithers (YYD) is 4795 miles / 7716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 39 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Smithers Airport

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2992
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4815
Kilometers
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2600
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 9 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
333 kg

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Distance from Gander to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2991.864 miles
  • 4814.939 kilometers
  • 2599.859 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
  • 2982.496 miles
  • 4799.862 kilometers
  • 2591.718 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 Gander to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Smithers Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Gander to Smithers generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 735 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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