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How far is St George, UT, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and St George (St. George Municipal Airport) is 1105 miles / 1779 kilometers / 961 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to St George (SGU) is 1308 miles / 2105 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 36 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – St. George Municipal Airport

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1105
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1779
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961
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Distance from Des Moines to St George

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1105.478 miles
  • 1779.095 kilometers
  • 960.634 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
  • 1103.112 miles
  • 1775.287 kilometers
  • 958.578 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 St George?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to St. George Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and St. George Municipal Airport (SGU)

On average, flying from Des Moines to St George generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 St George

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and St. George Municipal Airport (SGU).

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 St. George Municipal Airport
City: St George, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGU
ICAO Code: KSGU
Coordinates: 37°2′11″N, 113°30′37″W