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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Greenville, SC?

The distance between Greenville (Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 772 miles / 1242 kilometers / 671 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Greenville (GSP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 985 miles / 1586 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 54 minutes.

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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772
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1242
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671
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Distance from Greenville to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 771.834 miles
  • 1242.146 kilometers
  • 670.705 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
  • 771.112 miles
  • 1240.985 kilometers
  • 670.078 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 Greenville to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Greenville to Des Moines generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Greenville to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
City: Greenville, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSP
ICAO Code: KGSP
Coordinates: 34°53′44″N, 82°13′8″W
Destination 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