How far is Fort Smith from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1611 miles / 2593 kilometers / 1400 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2139 miles / 3442 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 0 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 1611.133 miles
- 2592.868 kilometers
- 1400.036 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- 1608.688 miles
- 2588.932 kilometers
- 1397.911 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 O'Hare International Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 33 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Fort Smith generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |