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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Fort Smith, AR?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 536 miles / 863 kilometers / 466 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (FSM) to Indianapolis (IND) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 57 minutes.

Fort Smith Regional Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Fort Smith to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 536.190 miles
  • 862.914 kilometers
  • 465.936 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
  • 535.646 miles
  • 862.039 kilometers
  • 465.464 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 Fort Smith to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Indianapolis generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Smith to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Fort Smith Regional Airport
City: Fort Smith, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSM
ICAO Code: KFSM
Coordinates: 35°20′11″N, 94°22′2″W
Destination Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W