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How far is Albany, GA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Albany (Southwest Georgia Regional Airport) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Albany (ABY) is 1089 miles / 1752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 39 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 866.497 miles
  • 1394.492 kilometers
  • 752.966 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
  • 866.882 miles
  • 1395.111 kilometers
  • 753.300 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 Des Moines to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Albany generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
City: Albany, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABY
ICAO Code: KABY
Coordinates: 31°32′7″N, 84°11′40″W