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How far is Redding, CA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Redding (Redding Municipal Airport) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Redding (RDD) is 1779 miles / 2863 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 23 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Redding Municipal Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Redding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1491.081 miles
  • 2399.662 kilometers
  • 1295.714 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
  • 1487.279 miles
  • 2393.543 kilometers
  • 1292.410 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 Redding?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Redding generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Redding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Redding Municipal Airport (RDD).

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 Redding Municipal Airport
City: Redding, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDD
ICAO Code: KRDD
Coordinates: 40°30′32″N, 122°17′34″W