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How far is Fort Smith from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 1798 miles / 2893 kilometers / 1562 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 2594 miles / 4174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 47 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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1798
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1562
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Distance from Ottawa to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1797.851 miles
  • 2893.361 kilometers
  • 1562.290 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
  • 1793.501 miles
  • 2886.359 kilometers
  • 1558.509 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 Ottawa to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Fort Smith generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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