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How far is Fort Smith from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1718 miles / 2764 kilometers / 1492 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2262 miles / 3641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 17 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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1492
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Distance from Champaign to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1717.512 miles
  • 2764.068 kilometers
  • 1492.477 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
  • 1715.343 miles
  • 2760.578 kilometers
  • 1490.593 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 Champaign to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Champaign to Fort Smith generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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