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How far is Smithers from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 370 miles / 595 kilometers / 321 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Smithers (YYD) is 624 miles / 1005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 23 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Smithers Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 369.579 miles
  • 594.779 kilometers
  • 321.155 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
  • 369.094 miles
  • 594.000 kilometers
  • 320.734 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 Whistler to Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Smithers Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Whistler and Smithers?

There is no time difference between Whistler and Smithers.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Whistler to Smithers generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 175 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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