How far is Columbus, OH, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 576 miles / 927 kilometers / 500 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (LCK) is 662 miles / 1065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 18 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 575.934 miles
- 926.876 kilometers
- 500.473 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- 574.567 miles
- 924.676 kilometers
- 499.285 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Columbus generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |