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How far is Block Island, RI, from Fort Dodge, IA?

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and Block Island (Block Island State Airport) is 1167 miles / 1878 kilometers / 1014 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Block Island (BID) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 30 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – Block Island State Airport

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1167
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1878
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1014
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Distance from Fort Dodge to Block Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1167.202 miles
  • 1878.429 kilometers
  • 1014.271 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
  • 1164.188 miles
  • 1873.578 kilometers
  • 1011.651 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 Fort Dodge to Block Island?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Block Island State Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Block Island State Airport (BID)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to Block Island generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Dodge to Block Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Block Island State Airport (BID).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Block Island State Airport
City: Block Island, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BID
ICAO Code: KBID
Coordinates: 41°10′5″N, 71°34′40″W