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How far is Fort Smith from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers / 1873 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2791 miles / 4491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 5 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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2155
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3468
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1873
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Distance from Birmingham to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2155.128 miles
  • 3468.342 kilometers
  • 1872.755 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
  • 2153.828 miles
  • 3466.250 kilometers
  • 1871.625 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 Birmingham to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Fort Smith generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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