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How far is San Diego, CA, from Fort Dodge, IA?

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1425 miles / 2293 kilometers / 1238 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to San Diego (SAN) is 1776 miles / 2858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 43 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1425
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1238
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Distance from Fort Dodge to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1424.834 miles
  • 2293.048 kilometers
  • 1238.147 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
  • 1422.825 miles
  • 2289.815 kilometers
  • 1236.401 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to San Diego generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W