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

The distance between Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1508 miles / 2427 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Dodge (FOD) to San Jose (SJC) is 1857 miles / 2988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 34 minutes.

Fort Dodge Regional Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Fort Dodge to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1508.177 miles
  • 2427.175 kilometers
  • 1310.570 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
  • 1504.748 miles
  • 2421.658 kilometers
  • 1307.591 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 Jose?

The estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Fort Dodge to San Jose generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Jose

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

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 Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W