How far is Des Moines, IA, from Little Rock, AR?
The distance between Little Rock (Clinton National Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 476 miles / 766 kilometers / 413 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Little Rock (LIT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 613 miles / 987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 1 minutes.
Clinton National Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Little Rock to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Little Rock to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 475.804 miles
- 765.732 kilometers
- 413.462 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- 476.590 miles
- 766.997 kilometers
- 414.145 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 Little Rock to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Clinton National Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Little Rock and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Little Rock and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Clinton National Airport (LIT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Little Rock to Des Moines generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Little Rock to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Clinton National Airport (LIT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Clinton National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Little Rock, AR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LIT |
| ICAO Code: | KLIT |
| Coordinates: | 34°43′45″N, 92°13′27″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 |