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How far is Des Moines, IA, from St Petersburg, FL?

The distance between St Petersburg (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1126 miles / 1812 kilometers / 978 nautical miles.

The driving distance from St Petersburg (PIE) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 54 minutes.

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from St Petersburg to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1125.746 miles
  • 1811.712 kilometers
  • 978.246 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
  • 1126.816 miles
  • 1813.434 kilometers
  • 979.176 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 St Petersburg to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from St Petersburg to Des Moines generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from St Petersburg to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
City: St Petersburg, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIE
ICAO Code: KPIE
Coordinates: 27°54′36″N, 82°41′14″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

Airlines flying from St Petersburg (PIE) to Des Moines (DSM)

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