How far is Des Moines, IA, from Columbus, GA?
The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 786 miles / 1265 kilometers / 683 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 965 miles / 1553 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 56 minutes.
Columbus Metropolitan Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 786.075 miles
- 1265.065 kilometers
- 683.080 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- 786.351 miles
- 1265.509 kilometers
- 683.320 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 Columbus to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Des Moines?
The time difference between Columbus and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Columbus to Des Moines generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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 |