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How far is Klamath Falls, OR, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Klamath Falls (Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport) is 1443 miles / 2322 kilometers / 1254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Klamath Falls (LMT) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 42 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Klamath Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1442.658 miles
  • 2321.734 kilometers
  • 1253.636 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
  • 1438.903 miles
  • 2315.690 kilometers
  • 1250.373 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 Klamath Falls?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport (LMT)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Klamath Falls generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Klamath Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport (LMT).

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 Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport
City: Klamath Falls, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LMT
ICAO Code: KLMT
Coordinates: 42°9′21″N, 121°43′58″W