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How far is Fort Smith from El Dorado, AR?

The distance between El Dorado (South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Dorado (ELD) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2650 miles / 4265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 37 minutes.

South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field – Fort Smith Airport

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Distance from El Dorado to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2045.980 miles
  • 3292.686 kilometers
  • 1777.908 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
  • 2045.428 miles
  • 3291.797 kilometers
  • 1777.428 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 El Dorado to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field to Fort Smith Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from El Dorado to Fort Smith generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Dorado to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
City: El Dorado, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELD
ICAO Code: KELD
Coordinates: 33°13′15″N, 92°48′47″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