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How far is Fort Smith from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 383 miles / 617 kilometers / 333 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 922 miles / 1484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 59 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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383
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617
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333
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 383.481 miles
  • 617.153 kilometers
  • 333.236 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
  • 382.131 miles
  • 614.980 kilometers
  • 332.063 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 Nelson to Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Fort Smith generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 180 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 Nelson to Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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