How far is Des Moines, IA, from Amarillo, TX?
The distance between Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Amarillo (AMA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 788 miles / 1268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 46 minutes.
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Amarillo to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amarillo to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 616.222 miles
- 991.713 kilometers
- 535.482 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- 616.012 miles
- 991.374 kilometers
- 535.299 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 Amarillo to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Amarillo and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Amarillo and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Amarillo to Des Moines generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Amarillo to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Amarillo, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AMA |
| ICAO Code: | KAMA |
| Coordinates: | 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″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 |