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How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 988 miles / 1590 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 45 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Fort Smith Regional Airport

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988
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1590
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858
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Distance from Buffalo to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.836 miles
  • 1589.767 kilometers
  • 858.406 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
  • 986.544 miles
  • 1587.689 kilometers
  • 857.284 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 Buffalo to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Fort Smith generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W
Destination Fort Smith Regional Airport
City: Fort Smith, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSM
ICAO Code: KFSM
Coordinates: 35°20′11″N, 94°22′2″W