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How far is Spokane, WA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Spokane (Spokane International Airport) is 1245 miles / 2003 kilometers / 1082 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane (GEG) is 1489 miles / 2397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 59 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Spokane International Airport

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1245
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2003
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Distance from Des Moines to Spokane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1244.754 miles
  • 2003.237 kilometers
  • 1081.662 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
  • 1241.799 miles
  • 1998.482 kilometers
  • 1079.094 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 Spokane?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Spokane International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Spokane International Airport (GEG)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Spokane generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Spokane

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

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 Spokane International Airport
City: Spokane, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GEG
ICAO Code: KGEG
Coordinates: 47°37′11″N, 117°32′2″W