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How far is Fort Smith from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1450 miles / 2333 kilometers / 1260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2339 miles / 3765 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 23 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1449.660 miles
  • 2333.002 kilometers
  • 1259.720 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
  • 1444.526 miles
  • 2324.739 kilometers
  • 1255.259 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 Barrow to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Barrow to Fort Smith generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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