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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Pendleton, OR?

The distance between Pendleton (Eastern Oregon Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1289 miles / 2075 kilometers / 1120 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pendleton (PDT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1588 miles / 2555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 49 minutes.

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Pendleton to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1289.398 miles
  • 2075.084 kilometers
  • 1120.456 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
  • 1286.131 miles
  • 2069.828 kilometers
  • 1117.618 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 Pendleton to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Eastern Oregon Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Pendleton to Des Moines generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Eastern Oregon Regional Airport
City: Pendleton, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDT
ICAO Code: KPDT
Coordinates: 45°41′42″N, 118°50′27″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