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How far is Fort Smith from Bedford, MA?

The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 2090 miles / 3364 kilometers / 1816 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 3038 miles / 4889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 21 minutes.

Hanscom Field – Fort Smith Airport

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2090
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3364
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1816
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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)
  • 2090.173 miles
  • 3363.807 kilometers
  • 1816.310 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
  • 2085.504 miles
  • 3356.293 kilometers
  • 1812.253 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 Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Bedford to Fort Smith generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 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 Airport (YSM).

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 Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W