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How far is Fort Smith from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1521 miles / 2447 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 58 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1520.528 miles
  • 2447.053 kilometers
  • 1321.303 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
  • 1518.553 miles
  • 2443.874 kilometers
  • 1319.586 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 Cedar Rapids to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Fort Smith generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cedar Rapids to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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