How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 75 miles / 121 kilometers / 65 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 107 miles / 172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 16 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Fort Dodge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Fort Dodge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 75.324 miles
- 121.222 kilometers
- 65.455 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- 75.369 miles
- 121.295 kilometers
- 65.494 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 Des Moines to Fort Dodge?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fort Dodge?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Fort Dodge.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fort Dodge generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Fort Dodge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |