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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Fort Smith, AR?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (FSM) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 633 miles / 1019 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 28 minutes.

Fort Smith Regional Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Fort Smith to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 518.847 miles
  • 835.003 kilometers
  • 450.866 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
  • 517.694 miles
  • 833.148 kilometers
  • 449.864 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Chattanooga generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 224 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W