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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1369 miles / 2204 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 2 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1369
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2204
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1190
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Distance from Smithers to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1369.476 miles
  • 2203.958 kilometers
  • 1190.042 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
  • 1365.587 miles
  • 2197.699 kilometers
  • 1186.663 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Smithers to Grand Forks generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W