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How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 1425 miles / 2293 kilometers / 1238 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 1775 miles / 2857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 41 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport

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1425
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2293
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1238
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Distance from San Diego to Fort Dodge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1424.834 miles
  • 2293.048 kilometers
  • 1238.147 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
  • 1422.825 miles
  • 2289.815 kilometers
  • 1236.401 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 San Diego to Fort Dodge?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)

On average, flying from San Diego to Fort Dodge generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Fort Dodge

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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