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How far is Smithers from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 2902 miles / 4670 kilometers / 2522 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Smithers (YYD) is 3785 miles / 6091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 32 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Smithers Airport

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2902
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4670
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2522
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Distance from Sydney to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2901.838 miles
  • 4670.056 kilometers
  • 2521.629 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
  • 2893.190 miles
  • 4656.139 kilometers
  • 2514.114 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 Sydney to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Smithers Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Sydney to Smithers generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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