How far is Rochester, MN, from Fort Smith, AR?
The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 600 miles / 965 kilometers / 521 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Smith (FSM) to Rochester (RST) is 687 miles / 1106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 32 minutes.
Fort Smith Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Fort Smith to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Smith to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 599.643 miles
- 965.032 kilometers
- 521.076 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- 600.481 miles
- 966.381 kilometers
- 521.804 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Smith and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Fort Smith to Rochester generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |