How far is Sierra Vista, AZ, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers / 1000 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sierra Vista (FHU) is 1407 miles / 2264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 43 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sierra Vista
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sierra Vista. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1150.367 miles
- 1851.336 kilometers
- 999.641 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- 1149.491 miles
- 1849.926 kilometers
- 998.880 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 Sierra Vista?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sierra Vista Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sierra Vista?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sierra Vista generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Sierra Vista
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU).
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 | Sierra Vista Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sierra Vista, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FHU |
| ICAO Code: | KFHU |
| Coordinates: | 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″W |