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How far is Bethel, AK, from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 1668 miles / 2684 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.

Fort Smith Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Fort Smith to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1667.877 miles
  • 2684.188 kilometers
  • 1449.345 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
  • 1661.796 miles
  • 2674.401 kilometers
  • 1444.061 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 Smith to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Bethel Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Bethel generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fort Smith to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W