How far is Fort Smith from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1379 miles / 2219 kilometers / 1198 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 1834 miles / 2952 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 33 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Fort Smith 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)- 1378.626 miles
- 2218.683 kilometers
- 1197.993 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- 1376.549 miles
- 2215.341 kilometers
- 1196.188 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 Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Fort Smith?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)
On average, flying from Rochester to Fort Smith generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Airport (YSM).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Smith |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YSM |
| ICAO Code: | CYSM |
| Coordinates: | 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W |