How far is Des Moines, IA, from Fresno, CA?
The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1431 miles / 2304 kilometers / 1244 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1812 miles / 2916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 42 minutes.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Fresno to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fresno to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1431.457 miles
- 2303.706 kilometers
- 1243.902 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- 1428.254 miles
- 2298.552 kilometers
- 1241.119 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 Fresno to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fresno and Des Moines?
The time difference between Fresno and Des Moines is 2 hours. Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.
Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Fresno to Des Moines generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W |
| Destination | 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 |