How far is Fort Smith from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 2173 miles / 3497 kilometers / 1888 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2955 miles / 4756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 20 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Fort Smith 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)- 2173.110 miles
- 3497.281 kilometers
- 1888.381 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- 2169.899 miles
- 3492.114 kilometers
- 1885.591 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 Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Fort Smith?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)
On average, flying from Richmond to Fort Smith generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Airport (YSM).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Smith |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YSM |
| ICAO Code: | CYSM |
| Coordinates: | 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W |