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How far is Ottawa from Fort Dodge, IA?

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 941 miles / 1515 kilometers / 818 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1171 miles / 1884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 32 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Fort Dodge to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 941.495 miles
  • 1515.190 kilometers
  • 818.137 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
  • 939.063 miles
  • 1511.275 kilometers
  • 816.023 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to Ottawa generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W