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How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 1332 miles / 2144 kilometers / 1158 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 1597 miles / 2570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 55 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Fort Smith Regional Airport

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1332
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2144
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1158
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Distance from Bedford to Fort Smith

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Fort Smith. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1332.391 miles
  • 2144.276 kilometers
  • 1157.816 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
  • 1329.888 miles
  • 2140.247 kilometers
  • 1155.641 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 Bedford to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)

On average, flying from Bedford to Fort Smith generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bedford to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).

Airport information

Origin Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W
Destination Fort Smith Regional Airport
City: Fort Smith, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSM
ICAO Code: KFSM
Coordinates: 35°20′11″N, 94°22′2″W