How far is Des Moines, IA, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 202 miles / 326 kilometers / 176 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Des Moines (DSM) is 237 miles / 381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 8 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 202.352 miles
- 325.654 kilometers
- 175.839 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- 202.525 miles
- 325.933 kilometers
- 175.990 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 Columbia to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Columbia and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Columbia to Des Moines generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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 |