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How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 1458 miles / 2347 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 1747 miles / 2812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 30 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Fort Dodge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1458.202 miles
  • 2346.748 kilometers
  • 1267.143 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
  • 1454.694 miles
  • 2341.103 kilometers
  • 1264.094 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 Sacramento to Fort Dodge?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Fort Dodge generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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