How far is Chicago, IL, from Fort Smith?
The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1611 miles / 2593 kilometers / 1400 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Chicago (ORD) is 2133 miles / 3433 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 57 minutes.
Fort Smith Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 1611.133 miles
- 2592.868 kilometers
- 1400.036 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- 1608.688 miles
- 2588.932 kilometers
- 1397.911 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 O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 33 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Fort Smith to Chicago generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |