How far is Branson, MO, from Fort Smith?
The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Branson (Branson Airport) is 1824 miles / 2936 kilometers / 1585 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Branson (BKG) is 2320 miles / 3734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 11 minutes.
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Distance from Fort Smith to Branson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Smith to Branson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1824.309 miles
- 2935.940 kilometers
- 1585.281 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- 1823.210 miles
- 2934.173 kilometers
- 1584.327 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 Branson?
The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Branson Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Smith and Branson?
The time difference between Fort Smith and Branson is 1 hour. Branson is 1 hour ahead of Fort Smith.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Branson Airport (BKG)
On average, flying from Fort Smith to Branson generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 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 Branson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Branson Airport (BKG).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Smith Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Smith |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YSM |
| ICAO Code: | CYSM |
| Coordinates: | 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W |
| Destination | Branson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Branson, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BKG |
| ICAO Code: | KBBG |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W |