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How far is Kugluktuk from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) is 981 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Kugluktuk (YCO) is 1622 miles / 2611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 37 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Kugluktuk Airport

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981
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1578
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852
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Distance from Smithers to Kugluktuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 980.668 miles
  • 1578.232 kilometers
  • 852.177 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
  • 978.345 miles
  • 1574.494 kilometers
  • 850.158 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 Kugluktuk?

The estimated flight time from Smithers Airport to Kugluktuk Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Kugluktuk Airport (YCO)

On average, flying from Smithers to Kugluktuk generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 330 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 Kugluktuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Kugluktuk Airport (YCO).

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 Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″W