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How far is Fort Smith from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1624 miles / 2614 kilometers / 1411 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2217 miles / 3568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 28 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1624.230 miles
  • 2613.944 kilometers
  • 1411.417 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
  • 1621.388 miles
  • 2609.371 kilometers
  • 1408.948 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 Rapids to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Fort Smith generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 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 Rapids to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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