How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 960 miles / 1545 kilometers / 834 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 1122 miles / 1805 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 20 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Fort Smith Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Fort Smith
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Fort Smith. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 960.319 miles
- 1545.484 kilometers
- 834.495 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- 958.215 miles
- 1542.098 kilometers
- 832.666 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 Richmond to Fort Smith?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Fort Smith?
The time difference between Richmond and Fort Smith is 1 hour. Fort Smith is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)
On average, flying from Richmond to Fort Smith generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Fort Smith
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Fort Smith Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Smith, AR |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FSM |
| ICAO Code: | KFSM |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′11″N, 94°22′2″W |