How far is Salt Lake City, UT, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) is 955 miles / 1537 kilometers / 830 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is 1074 miles / 1729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 18 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Salt Lake City International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 954.745 miles
- 1536.514 kilometers
- 829.651 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- 952.305 miles
- 1532.587 kilometers
- 827.531 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 Salt Lake City?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Salt Lake City?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Salt Lake City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
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 | Salt Lake City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SLC |
| ICAO Code: | KSLC |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W |