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How far is Vernal, UT, from Fort Smith, AR?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 898 miles / 1445 kilometers / 780 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (FSM) to Vernal (VEL) is 1130 miles / 1818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 27 minutes.

Fort Smith Regional Airport – Vernal Regional Airport

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Distance from Fort Smith to Vernal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 897.883 miles
  • 1445.002 kilometers
  • 780.239 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
  • 896.326 miles
  • 1442.497 kilometers
  • 778.886 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 Vernal?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Vernal Regional Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Vernal generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 Vernal

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL).

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 Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W