How far is Fort Smith from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers / 1413 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2157 miles / 3471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 27 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Fort Smith Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Fort Smith
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Fort Smith. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1626.575 miles
- 2617.719 kilometers
- 1413.455 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- 1624.132 miles
- 2613.787 kilometers
- 1411.332 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 Chicago to Fort Smith?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Fort Smith?
The time difference between Chicago and Fort Smith is 1 hour. Fort Smith is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Fort Smith generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Fort Smith
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Fort Smith Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Smith |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YSM |
| ICAO Code: | CYSM |
| Coordinates: | 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W |