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How far is Fort Smith from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1393 miles / 2241 kilometers / 1210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 27 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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1393
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2241
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1210
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Distance from North Platte to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1392.575 miles
  • 2241.132 kilometers
  • 1210.114 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
  • 1391.585 miles
  • 2239.538 kilometers
  • 1209.254 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 North Platte to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from North Platte to Fort Smith generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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