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How far is Memphis, TN, from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1988 miles / 3199 kilometers / 1727 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Memphis (MEM) is 2561 miles / 4121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 1 minutes.

Fort Smith Airport – Memphis International Airport

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1988
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3199
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1727
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Distance from Fort Smith to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1987.691 miles
  • 3198.879 kilometers
  • 1727.257 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
  • 1986.491 miles
  • 3196.947 kilometers
  • 1726.214 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Memphis International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Memphis generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 477 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 Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W