How far is Fort Smith from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1181 miles / 1901 kilometers / 1027 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 1798 miles / 2893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 3 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Fort Smith 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)- 1181.364 miles
- 1901.222 kilometers
- 1026.578 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- 1177.077 miles
- 1894.321 kilometers
- 1022.852 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 Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Fort Smith?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Fort Smith generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Airport (YSM).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Smith |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YSM |
| ICAO Code: | CYSM |
| Coordinates: | 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W |