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How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 1438 miles / 2314 kilometers / 1250 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 48 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport

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1438
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Distance from Los Angeles to Fort Dodge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1438.090 miles
  • 2314.381 kilometers
  • 1249.666 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
  • 1435.660 miles
  • 2310.471 kilometers
  • 1247.555 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 Los Angeles to Fort Dodge?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Fort Dodge generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Fort Dodge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination 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