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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers / 1873 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Birmingham (BHM) is 2790 miles / 4490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 14 minutes.

Fort Smith Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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2155
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3468
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Distance from Fort Smith to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2155.128 miles
  • 3468.342 kilometers
  • 1872.755 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
  • 2153.828 miles
  • 3466.250 kilometers
  • 1871.625 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Birmingham generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 519 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 Smith to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W