How far is Alexandria, LA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 706 miles / 1137 kilometers / 614 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Alexandria (AEX) is 851 miles / 1370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 7 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Alexandria International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Alexandria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Alexandria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 706.478 miles
- 1136.965 kilometers
- 613.912 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- 707.901 miles
- 1139.255 kilometers
- 615.149 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 Alexandria?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Alexandria?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Alexandria.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Alexandria generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W |