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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1025 miles / 1649 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1417 miles / 2281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 37 minutes.

Fort Smith Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Fort Smith to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1024.640 miles
  • 1648.998 kilometers
  • 890.388 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
  • 1022.846 miles
  • 1646.111 kilometers
  • 888.829 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Grand Forks generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W