How far is Fort Smith, AR, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Regional Airport) is 576 miles / 927 kilometers / 500 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Smith (FSM) is 716 miles / 1153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 14 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Fort Smith Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Fort Smith
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Fort Smith. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 575.869 miles
- 926.772 kilometers
- 500.417 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- 575.969 miles
- 926.932 kilometers
- 500.503 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 Chicago to Fort Smith?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Fort Smith?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Fort Smith generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Fort Smith
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |