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How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 1013 miles / 1630 kilometers / 880 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 1316 miles / 2118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 13 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Fort Smith Regional Airport

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1013
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Distance from Williston to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1013.124 miles
  • 1630.465 kilometers
  • 880.381 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
  • 1013.418 miles
  • 1630.939 kilometers
  • 880.636 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 Williston to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)

On average, flying from Williston to Fort Smith generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).

Airport information

Origin Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W
Destination Fort Smith Regional Airport
City: Fort Smith, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSM
ICAO Code: KFSM
Coordinates: 35°20′11″N, 94°22′2″W