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How far is Chevak, AK, from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 1767 miles / 2844 kilometers / 1535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Chevak (VAK) is 2593 miles / 4173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 135 hours 7 minutes.

Fort Smith Airport – Chevak Airport

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1767
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2844
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1535
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Distance from Fort Smith to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1766.922 miles
  • 2843.585 kilometers
  • 1535.413 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
  • 1760.454 miles
  • 2833.176 kilometers
  • 1529.793 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Chevak Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Chevak generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 435 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 Chevak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Chevak Airport (VAK).

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W