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How far is Moline, IL, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) is 279 miles / 448 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Moline (MLI) is 301 miles / 484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 9 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Quad Cities International Airport

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279
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Distance from Fort Wayne to Moline

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 278.678 miles
  • 448.489 kilometers
  • 242.165 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
  • 277.976 miles
  • 447.359 kilometers
  • 241.555 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 Wayne to Moline?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Quad Cities International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Moline generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 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 Wayne to Moline

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W
Destination Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W