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How far is Fort Smith from Branson, MO?

The distance between Branson (Branson Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1824 miles / 2936 kilometers / 1585 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Branson (BKG) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2321 miles / 3735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 2 minutes.

Branson Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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1824
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2936
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1585
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Distance from Branson to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1824.309 miles
  • 2935.940 kilometers
  • 1585.281 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
  • 1823.210 miles
  • 2934.173 kilometers
  • 1584.327 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 Branson to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Branson Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Branson Airport (BKG) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Branson to Fort Smith generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Branson Airport (BKG) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Branson Airport
City: Branson, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKG
ICAO Code: KBBG
Coordinates: 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″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