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How far is Fort Smith from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1759 miles / 2830 kilometers / 1528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 22 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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1759
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2830
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Distance from Joplin to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1758.741 miles
  • 2830.419 kilometers
  • 1528.304 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
  • 1757.681 miles
  • 2828.714 kilometers
  • 1527.383 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 Joplin to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Joplin to Fort Smith generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Joplin Regional Airport
City: Joplin, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JLN
ICAO Code: KJLN
Coordinates: 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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