How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 858 miles / 1382 kilometers / 746 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 1006 miles / 1619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 27 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Fort Dodge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Fort Dodge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 858.436 miles
- 1381.520 kilometers
- 745.961 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- 860.189 miles
- 1384.340 kilometers
- 747.484 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 Lake Charles to Fort Dodge?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Fort Dodge?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Fort Dodge.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Fort Dodge generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lake Charles to Fort Dodge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lake Charles, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCH |
| ICAO Code: | KLCH |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W |
| Destination | Fort Dodge Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Dodge, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FOD |
| ICAO Code: | KFOD |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′5″N, 94°11′33″W |