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How far is Fort Smith from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1934 miles / 3113 kilometers / 1681 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2513 miles / 4045 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 8 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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1934
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3113
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1681
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Distance from Lexington to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1934.187 miles
  • 3112.773 kilometers
  • 1680.763 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
  • 1931.843 miles
  • 3109.000 kilometers
  • 1678.726 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 Lexington to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Lexington to Fort Smith generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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