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How far is Fort Smith from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1695 miles / 2727 kilometers / 1473 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2265 miles / 3645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 20 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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1695
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1473
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Distance from Springfield to Fort Smith

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Fort Smith. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1694.558 miles
  • 2727.127 kilometers
  • 1472.531 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
  • 1692.584 miles
  • 2723.949 kilometers
  • 1470.815 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 Springfield to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Springfield to Fort Smith generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W
Destination Fort Smith Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W