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How far is Columbus, OH, from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1875 miles / 3018 kilometers / 1630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Columbus (LCK) is 2472 miles / 3979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 55 minutes.

Fort Smith Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Fort Smith to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1875.199 miles
  • 3017.840 kilometers
  • 1629.503 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
  • 1872.385 miles
  • 3013.312 kilometers
  • 1627.058 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Columbus generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W