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How far is Richmond, VA, from Fort Smith, AR?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 960 miles / 1545 kilometers / 834 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (FSM) to Richmond (RIC) is 1120 miles / 1803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 19 minutes.

Fort Smith Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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960
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Distance from Fort Smith to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 960.319 miles
  • 1545.484 kilometers
  • 834.495 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
  • 958.215 miles
  • 1542.098 kilometers
  • 832.666 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Richmond generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W