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How far is Durango from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Durango (Durango International Airport) is 1353 miles / 2178 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Durango (DGO) is 1663 miles / 2677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 49 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Durango International Airport

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1353
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2178
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1176
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Distance from Des Moines to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1353.408 miles
  • 2178.099 kilometers
  • 1176.080 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
  • 1355.585 miles
  • 2181.603 kilometers
  • 1177.971 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Durango International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Durango?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Durango.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Durango International Airport (DGO)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Durango generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Durango International Airport (DGO).

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 Durango International Airport
City: Durango
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: DGO
ICAO Code: MMDO
Coordinates: 24°7′27″N, 104°31′40″W