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How far is South Bend, IN, from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 1670 miles / 2687 kilometers / 1451 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to South Bend (SBN) is 2238 miles / 3601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 3 minutes.

Fort Smith Airport – South Bend International Airport

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1670
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2687
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1451
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Distance from Fort Smith to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1669.883 miles
  • 2687.417 kilometers
  • 1451.089 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
  • 1667.269 miles
  • 2683.209 kilometers
  • 1448.817 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to South Bend International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to South Bend generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W