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How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 958 miles / 1542 kilometers / 833 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 8 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport

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958
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1542
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833
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Distance from Richmond to Fort Dodge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 958.172 miles
  • 1542.028 kilometers
  • 832.628 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
  • 956.275 miles
  • 1538.976 kilometers
  • 830.980 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 Richmond to Fort Dodge?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)

On average, flying from Richmond to Fort Dodge generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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