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How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Hay River?

The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 2592 miles / 4171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 28 minutes.

Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Fort Smith Regional Airport

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2001
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3220
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1739
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Distance from Hay River to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2000.870 miles
  • 3220.088 kilometers
  • 1738.709 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
  • 1999.636 miles
  • 3218.102 kilometers
  • 1737.636 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 Hay River to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)

On average, flying from Hay River to Fort Smith generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).

Airport information

Origin Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
City: Hay River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHY
ICAO Code: CYHY
Coordinates: 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″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