How far is Des Moines, IA, from Fort Smith?
The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1497 miles / 2410 kilometers / 1301 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1987 miles / 3198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 25 minutes.
Fort Smith Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Fort Smith to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Smith to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1497.272 miles
- 2409.626 kilometers
- 1301.094 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- 1495.557 miles
- 2406.866 kilometers
- 1299.604 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Smith and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Fort Smith to Des Moines generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |