How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 2984 miles / 4803 kilometers / 2593 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 3741 miles / 6020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 25 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Fort Smith Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Fort Smith
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Fort Smith. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2984.341 miles
- 4802.832 kilometers
- 2593.322 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- 2979.205 miles
- 4794.565 kilometers
- 2588.858 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 Fairbanks to Fort Smith?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Fort Smith?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Fort Smith generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Fort Smith
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |