How far is Columbus, OH, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 575 miles / 925 kilometers / 499 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (CMH) is 657 miles / 1057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 12 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 574.547 miles
- 924.643 kilometers
- 499.268 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- 573.161 miles
- 922.413 kilometers
- 498.063 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Columbus generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |