How far is Grand Junction, CO, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) is 801 miles / 1290 kilometers / 696 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Junction (GJT) is 913 miles / 1470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 5 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Grand Junction Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Grand Junction
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Grand Junction. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 801.267 miles
- 1289.515 kilometers
- 696.282 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- 799.385 miles
- 1286.485 kilometers
- 694.646 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 Grand Junction?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Grand Junction?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Grand Junction generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 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 Grand Junction
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).
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 | Grand Junction Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Junction, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GJT |
| ICAO Code: | KGJT |
| Coordinates: | 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″W |