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How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 1731 miles / 2786 kilometers / 1504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 2351 miles / 3784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 43 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport

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1731
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2786
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1504
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Fort Dodge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1731.142 miles
  • 2786.004 kilometers
  • 1504.322 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
  • 1728.229 miles
  • 2781.315 kilometers
  • 1501.790 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 Simpson to Fort Dodge?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Fort Dodge generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Simpson to Fort Dodge

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

Airport information

Origin Fort Simpson Airport
City: Fort Simpson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFS
ICAO Code: CYFS
Coordinates: 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″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