How far is Chicago, IL, from Fort Smith?
The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers / 1413 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Chicago (MDW) is 2152 miles / 3463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 22 minutes.
Fort Smith Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Fort Smith to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Smith to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1626.575 miles
- 2617.719 kilometers
- 1413.455 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- 1624.132 miles
- 2613.787 kilometers
- 1411.332 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Smith and Chicago?
The time difference between Fort Smith and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Fort Smith.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Fort Smith to Chicago generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |