How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 600 miles / 965 kilometers / 521 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 689 miles / 1109 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 32 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Fort Smith Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Fort Smith
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Fort Smith. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 599.643 miles
- 965.032 kilometers
- 521.076 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- 600.481 miles
- 966.381 kilometers
- 521.804 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 Rochester to Fort Smith?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Fort Smith?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Fort Smith.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)
On average, flying from Rochester to Fort Smith generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Fort Smith
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |