How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 1545 miles / 2486 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 45 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1315.437 miles
- 2116.991 kilometers
- 1143.084 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- 1316.599 miles
- 2118.860 kilometers
- 1144.093 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 Fort Lauderdale?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fort Lauderdale?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Fort Lauderdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
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 | Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FLL |
| ICAO Code: | KFLL |
| Coordinates: | 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W |