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How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 325 miles / 523 kilometers / 282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 357 miles / 575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 19 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport

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325
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282
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Distance from Chicago to Fort Dodge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 324.695 miles
  • 522.545 kilometers
  • 282.152 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
  • 323.858 miles
  • 521.199 kilometers
  • 281.425 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 Chicago to Fort Dodge?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Fort Dodge?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Fort Dodge.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Fort Dodge generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Fort Dodge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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