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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Fort Dodge, IA?

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2569 miles / 4134 kilometers / 2232 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3295 miles / 5302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 20 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Fort Dodge to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2568.632 miles
  • 4133.812 kilometers
  • 2232.080 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
  • 2562.506 miles
  • 4123.953 kilometers
  • 2226.757 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 Dodge to Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to Fairbanks generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 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 Dodge to Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

Airport information

Origin Fort Dodge Regional Airport
City: Fort Dodge, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FOD
ICAO Code: KFOD
Coordinates: 42°33′5″N, 94°11′33″W
Destination Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W