How far is Des Moines, IA, from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1788 miles / 2878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 32 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1470.963 miles
- 2367.286 kilometers
- 1278.232 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- 1467.172 miles
- 2361.185 kilometers
- 1274.938 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 Portland to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Portland to Des Moines generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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 |