How far is Des Moines, IA, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 576 miles / 927 kilometers / 500 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 664 miles / 1068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 22 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 575.934 miles
- 926.876 kilometers
- 500.473 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- 574.567 miles
- 924.676 kilometers
- 499.285 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 Columbus to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Des Moines?
The time difference between Columbus and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Columbus to Des Moines generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |