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How far is South Bend, IN, from Fort Smith, AR?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers / 538 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (FSM) to South Bend (SBN) is 775 miles / 1247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 30 minutes.

Fort Smith Regional Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Fort Smith to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 618.683 miles
  • 995.674 kilometers
  • 537.621 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
  • 618.475 miles
  • 995.339 kilometers
  • 537.440 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Regional Airport to South Bend International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to South Bend generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W