How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 365 miles / 588 kilometers / 317 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 445 miles / 716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 53 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Fort Smith Regional Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Fort Smith
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Fort Smith. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 365.178 miles
- 587.697 kilometers
- 317.331 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- 366.092 miles
- 589.168 kilometers
- 318.125 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 Lake Charles to Fort Smith?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Fort Smith?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Fort Smith.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Fort Smith generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lake Charles to Fort Smith
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lake Charles, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCH |
| ICAO Code: | KLCH |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W |
| Destination | 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 |