How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1355 miles / 2180 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 1700 miles / 2736 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 31 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Palm Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Palm Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1354.867 miles
- 2180.446 kilometers
- 1177.347 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- 1352.540 miles
- 2176.702 kilometers
- 1175.325 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 Palm Springs?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Palm Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Palm Springs generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Palm Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
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 | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W |