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How far is Fort Smith from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1875 miles / 3018 kilometers / 1630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2478 miles / 3988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 2 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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3018
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Distance from Columbus to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1875.199 miles
  • 3017.840 kilometers
  • 1629.503 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
  • 1872.385 miles
  • 3013.312 kilometers
  • 1627.058 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 Columbus to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Columbus to Fort Smith generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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