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How far is Medford, OR, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Medford (Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport) is 1499 miles / 2412 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Medford (MFR) is 1890 miles / 3042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 29 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Medford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1498.534 miles
  • 2411.657 kilometers
  • 1302.191 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
  • 1494.628 miles
  • 2405.370 kilometers
  • 1298.796 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 Medford?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Medford generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Medford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR).

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 Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport
City: Medford, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MFR
ICAO Code: KMFR
Coordinates: 42°22′27″N, 122°52′22″W