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How far is Corpus Christi, TX, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi International Airport) is 973 miles / 1566 kilometers / 846 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Corpus Christi (CRP) is 1122 miles / 1806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 52 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Corpus Christi International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Corpus Christi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 973.333 miles
  • 1566.427 kilometers
  • 845.803 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
  • 975.385 miles
  • 1569.730 kilometers
  • 847.587 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 Corpus Christi?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Corpus Christi International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Corpus Christi?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Corpus Christi.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Corpus Christi generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Corpus Christi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP).

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 Corpus Christi International Airport
City: Corpus Christi, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CRP
ICAO Code: KCRP
Coordinates: 27°46′13″N, 97°30′4″W