How far is Des Moines, IA, from Fort Wayne, IN?
The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 442 miles / 712 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 480 miles / 772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 28 minutes.
Fort Wayne International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Fort Wayne to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Wayne to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 442.465 miles
- 712.078 kilometers
- 384.491 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- 441.339 miles
- 710.266 kilometers
- 383.513 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 Fort Wayne to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Wayne and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Des Moines generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Wayne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FWA |
| ICAO Code: | KFWA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″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 |