How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 429 miles / 691 kilometers / 373 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 48 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Fort Smith Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Fort Smith
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Fort Smith. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 429.167 miles
- 690.677 kilometers
- 372.936 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- 429.888 miles
- 691.838 kilometers
- 373.562 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 Des Moines to Fort Smith?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fort Smith?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Fort Smith.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fort Smith generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Fort Smith
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Fort Smith Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Smith, AR |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FSM |
| ICAO Code: | KFSM |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′11″N, 94°22′2″W |