How far is Des Moines, IA, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1149 miles / 1850 kilometers / 999 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1388 miles / 2234 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 37 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1149.326 miles
- 1849.661 kilometers
- 998.737 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- 1147.770 miles
- 1847.157 kilometers
- 997.385 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 Phoenix to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Des Moines?
The time difference between Phoenix and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Des Moines generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 |
Airlines flying from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)
| American Airlines |