How far is Louisville, KY, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville (SDF) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 3 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Louisville International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Louisville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Louisville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 480.755 miles
- 773.701 kilometers
- 417.765 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- 480.001 miles
- 772.487 kilometers
- 417.110 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 Louisville?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Louisville?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Louisville generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 Louisville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).
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 | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |