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How far is Fort Smith from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 2455 miles / 3951 kilometers / 2134 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2986 miles / 4806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 29 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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2455
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2134
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Distance from Brownsville to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2455.199 miles
  • 3951.259 kilometers
  • 2133.509 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
  • 2456.735 miles
  • 3953.732 kilometers
  • 2134.844 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 Brownsville to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Brownsville to Fort Smith generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″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