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How far is Casper, WY, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Casper (Casper–Natrona County International Airport) is 663 miles / 1067 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Casper (CPR) is 821 miles / 1322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 5 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Casper–Natrona County International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Casper

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 662.865 miles
  • 1066.777 kilometers
  • 576.014 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
  • 661.172 miles
  • 1064.054 kilometers
  • 574.543 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 Casper?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Casper–Natrona County International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Casper–Natrona County International Airport (CPR)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Casper generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 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 Casper

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Casper–Natrona County International Airport (CPR).

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 Casper–Natrona County International Airport
City: Casper, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CPR
ICAO Code: KCPR
Coordinates: 42°54′28″N, 106°27′50″W