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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Fort Smith, AR?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1343 miles / 2162 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (FSM) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 7 minutes.

Fort Smith Regional Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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1343
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2162
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1167
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Distance from Fort Smith to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1343.302 miles
  • 2161.836 kilometers
  • 1167.298 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
  • 1340.332 miles
  • 2157.056 kilometers
  • 1164.717 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Palmdale generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W