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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 833 miles / 1340 kilometers / 724 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 2 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Des Moines International Airport

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833
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1340
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724
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Distance from Albuquerque to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albuquerque to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 832.817 miles
  • 1340.289 kilometers
  • 723.698 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
  • 831.817 miles
  • 1338.679 kilometers
  • 722.829 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 Albuquerque to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Des Moines generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W