How far is Vernal, UT, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 831 miles / 1337 kilometers / 722 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Vernal (VEL) is 963 miles / 1550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 40 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Vernal Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Vernal
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Vernal. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 830.869 miles
- 1337.154 kilometers
- 722.006 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- 828.771 miles
- 1333.778 kilometers
- 720.182 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 Vernal?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Vernal Regional Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Vernal?
The time difference between Des Moines and Vernal is 1 hour. Vernal is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Vernal generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Vernal
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL).
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 | Vernal Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vernal, UT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | VEL |
| ICAO Code: | KVEL |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W |