How far is Alamogordo, NM, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Alamogordo (Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Alamogordo (ALM) is 1043 miles / 1679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 8 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Alamogordo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Alamogordo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 904.997 miles
- 1456.451 kilometers
- 786.421 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- 904.576 miles
- 1455.774 kilometers
- 786.055 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 Alamogordo?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Alamogordo?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport (ALM)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Alamogordo generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Alamogordo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport (ALM).
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 | Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alamogordo, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALM |
| ICAO Code: | KALM |
| Coordinates: | 32°50′23″N, 105°59′27″W |