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How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 4892 miles / 7873 kilometers / 4251 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Fort Dodge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4891.835 miles
  • 7872.645 kilometers
  • 4250.888 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
  • 4886.523 miles
  • 7864.096 kilometers
  • 4246.272 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 Dakar to Fort Dodge?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)

On average, flying from Dakar to Fort Dodge generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Fort Dodge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).

Airport information

Origin Blaise Diagne International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DSS
ICAO Code: GOBD
Coordinates: 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″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