How far is Fort Smith from Jackson, TN?
The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1976 miles / 3181 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2606 miles / 4194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 56 minutes.
McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Fort Smith Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Fort Smith
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Fort Smith. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1976.451 miles
- 3180.790 kilometers
- 1717.489 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- 1975.031 miles
- 3178.504 kilometers
- 1716.255 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 Jackson to Fort Smith?
The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Fort Smith?
The time difference between Jackson and Fort Smith is 1 hour. Fort Smith is 1 hour behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)
On average, flying from Jackson to Fort Smith generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Fort Smith
See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).
Airport information
| Origin | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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 |