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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Fort Dodge, IA?

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 1074 miles / 1729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 31 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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872
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1404
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758
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Distance from Fort Dodge to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 872.372 miles
  • 1403.947 kilometers
  • 758.071 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
  • 870.785 miles
  • 1401.393 kilometers
  • 756.691 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to Lynchburg generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W