DCA
Washington
United States
1,587 km
986 miles
FSM
Fort Smith
United States
Distance
1,587 km
986 mi / 857 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

DCA FSM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Fort Smith Regional Airport
IATA Code DCA FSM
ICAO Code KDCA KFSM
City Washington Fort Smith
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 469 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 35.300000, -94.400000

Washington (DCA) to Fort Smith (FSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) in Fort Smith, United States is 1,587 kilometers (986 miles / 857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Washington, it's 19:26 in Fort Smith.

The return flight from Fort Smith (FSM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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