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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Fort Smith?

The distance between Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1825 miles / 2936 kilometers / 1585 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Smith (YSM) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 52 minutes.

Fort Smith Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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1825
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Distance from Fort Smith to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1824.520 miles
  • 2936.281 kilometers
  • 1585.465 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
  • 1820.787 miles
  • 2930.272 kilometers
  • 1582.221 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Fort Smith Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Fort Smith to Buffalo generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W