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How far is Fort Smith from Burlington, IA?

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1602 miles / 2578 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2119 miles / 3411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 48 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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1602
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2578
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1392
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Distance from Burlington to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1602.043 miles
  • 2578.238 kilometers
  • 1392.137 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
  • 1600.123 miles
  • 2575.148 kilometers
  • 1390.469 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 Burlington to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Burlington to Fort Smith generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″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