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How far is Fort Smith from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 755 miles / 1215 kilometers / 656 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 1102 miles / 1773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 54 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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656
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Distance from Kelowna to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 754.970 miles
  • 1215.007 kilometers
  • 656.051 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
  • 753.858 miles
  • 1213.217 kilometers
  • 655.085 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 Kelowna to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Fort Smith generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W
Destination Fort Smith Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W