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How far is Detroit, MI, from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2149 miles / 3458 kilometers / 1867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Detroit (DTW) is 2622 miles / 4219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 33 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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2149
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3458
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1867
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Distance from Smithers to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2148.554 miles
  • 3457.763 kilometers
  • 1867.042 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
  • 2143.195 miles
  • 3449.138 kilometers
  • 1862.386 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 Smithers to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Smithers to Detroit generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Smithers to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W
Destination Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W