How far is Des Moines, IA, from Fort Smith, AR?
The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 429 miles / 691 kilometers / 373 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Smith (FSM) to Des Moines (DSM) is 480 miles / 773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 47 minutes.
Fort Smith Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Fort Smith to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Smith to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 429.167 miles
- 690.677 kilometers
- 372.936 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- 429.888 miles
- 691.838 kilometers
- 373.562 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Smith and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Fort Smith and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Fort Smith to Des Moines generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Smith Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Smith, AR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FSM |
| ICAO Code: | KFSM |
| Coordinates: | 35°20′11″N, 94°22′2″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |