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How far is Fort Smith from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1699 miles / 2735 kilometers / 1477 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2243 miles / 3609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 10 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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1699
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1477
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Distance from Columbia to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1699.441 miles
  • 2734.986 kilometers
  • 1476.774 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
  • 1697.898 miles
  • 2732.501 kilometers
  • 1475.433 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 Columbia to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Columbia to Fort Smith generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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