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How far is Fort Smith from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1025 miles / 1649 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 1416 miles / 2279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 33 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1024.640 miles
  • 1648.998 kilometers
  • 890.388 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
  • 1022.846 miles
  • 1646.111 kilometers
  • 888.829 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 Grand Forks to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Fort Smith generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W
Destination Fort Smith Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W