How far is Jacksonville, FL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) is 1013 miles / 1629 kilometers / 880 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX) is 1227 miles / 1975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 22 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Jacksonville International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Jacksonville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Jacksonville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1012.507 miles
- 1629.472 kilometers
- 879.845 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- 1012.720 miles
- 1629.816 kilometers
- 880.030 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 Jacksonville?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Jacksonville?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Jacksonville generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 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 Jacksonville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).
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 | Jacksonville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jacksonville, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JAX |
| ICAO Code: | KJAX |
| Coordinates: | 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″W |