How far is Richmond, VA, from Fort Smith?
The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2173 miles / 3497 kilometers / 1888 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Richmond (RIC) is 2951 miles / 4749 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 21 minutes.
Fort Smith Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Fort Smith to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Smith to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2173.110 miles
- 3497.281 kilometers
- 1888.381 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- 2169.899 miles
- 3492.114 kilometers
- 1885.591 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Smith and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Fort Smith to Richmond generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |