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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Fort Smith, AR?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 988 miles / 1590 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (FSM) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1167 miles / 1878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 46 minutes.

Fort Smith Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Fort Smith to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.836 miles
  • 1589.767 kilometers
  • 858.406 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
  • 986.544 miles
  • 1587.689 kilometers
  • 857.284 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Buffalo generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin Fort Smith Regional Airport
City: Fort Smith, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSM
ICAO Code: KFSM
Coordinates: 35°20′11″N, 94°22′2″W
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W