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How far is Columbus, OH, from Fort Dodge, IA?

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers / 536 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Columbus (LCK) is 726 miles / 1169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 42 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Fort Dodge to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 616.358 miles
  • 991.932 kilometers
  • 535.600 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
  • 614.996 miles
  • 989.740 kilometers
  • 534.417 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to Columbus generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W