How far is Fort Smith from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1497 miles / 2410 kilometers / 1301 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2028 miles / 3264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 13 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Fort Smith 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)- 1497.272 miles
- 2409.626 kilometers
- 1301.094 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- 1495.557 miles
- 2406.866 kilometers
- 1299.604 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 Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fort Smith?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fort Smith generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Airport (YSM).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Smith |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YSM |
| ICAO Code: | CYSM |
| Coordinates: | 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W |