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How far is Fayetteville, NC, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fayetteville (Fayetteville Regional Airport) is 920 miles / 1481 kilometers / 800 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fayetteville (FAY) is 1114 miles / 1793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 20 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Fayetteville Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Fayetteville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 920.068 miles
  • 1480.706 kilometers
  • 799.517 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
  • 918.779 miles
  • 1478.631 kilometers
  • 798.397 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 Fayetteville?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Fayetteville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Fayetteville generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Fayetteville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY).

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 Fayetteville Regional Airport
City: Fayetteville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAY
ICAO Code: KFAY
Coordinates: 34°59′28″N, 78°52′49″W