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How far is Fort Smith from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1788 miles / 2878 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 53 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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1788
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1554
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Distance from Indianapolis to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1788.404 miles
  • 2878.157 kilometers
  • 1554.081 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
  • 1786.032 miles
  • 2874.340 kilometers
  • 1552.020 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 Indianapolis to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Fort Smith generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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