How far is Des Moines, IA, from Abilene, TX?
The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 711 miles / 1145 kilometers / 618 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Des Moines (DSM) is 831 miles / 1338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 51 minutes.
Abilene Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Abilene to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abilene to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 711.321 miles
- 1144.760 kilometers
- 618.121 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- 712.051 miles
- 1145.936 kilometers
- 618.756 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 Abilene to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Abilene and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Abilene to Des Moines generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Abilene to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |