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How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 2169 miles / 3491 kilometers / 1885 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 2801 miles / 4508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 38 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Fort Smith Regional Airport

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2169
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3491
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1885
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2169.110 miles
  • 3490.844 kilometers
  • 1884.905 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
  • 2167.214 miles
  • 3487.792 kilometers
  • 1883.257 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 Fort Simpson to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Fort Smith generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 522 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).

Airport information

Origin Fort Simpson Airport
City: Fort Simpson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFS
ICAO Code: CYFS
Coordinates: 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″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