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How far is Austin, TX, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) is 813 miles / 1309 kilometers / 707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin (AUS) is 933 miles / 1502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 19 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Austin–Bergstrom International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Austin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 813.242 miles
  • 1308.786 kilometers
  • 706.688 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
  • 814.711 miles
  • 1311.150 kilometers
  • 707.965 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 Austin?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Austin?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Austin.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Austin generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Austin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

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 Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
City: Austin, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AUS
ICAO Code: KAUS
Coordinates: 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″W