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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Klamath Falls, OR?

The distance between Klamath Falls (Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1443 miles / 2322 kilometers / 1254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Klamath Falls (LMT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1844 miles / 2967 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 44 minutes.

Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Klamath Falls to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1442.658 miles
  • 2321.734 kilometers
  • 1253.636 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
  • 1438.903 miles
  • 2315.690 kilometers
  • 1250.373 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 Klamath Falls to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport (LMT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Klamath Falls to Des Moines generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Klamath Falls to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport (LMT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport
City: Klamath Falls, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LMT
ICAO Code: KLMT
Coordinates: 42°9′21″N, 121°43′58″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