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How far is Fort Smith from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 7643 miles / 12299 kilometers / 6641 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7642.514 miles
  • 12299.433 kilometers
  • 6641.163 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
  • 7648.000 miles
  • 12308.263 kilometers
  • 6645.930 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 Cairns to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 14 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Cairns to Fort Smith generates about 946 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 946 kilograms equals 2 087 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E
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