How far is Des Moines, IA, from Pocatello, ID?
The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 974 miles / 1567 kilometers / 846 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1199 miles / 1930 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 15 minutes.
Pocatello Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Pocatello to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pocatello to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 973.845 miles
- 1567.252 kilometers
- 846.249 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- 971.320 miles
- 1563.188 kilometers
- 844.054 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 Pocatello to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pocatello and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Pocatello to Des Moines generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pocatello to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Pocatello Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pocatello, ID |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIH |
| ICAO Code: | KPIH |
| Coordinates: | 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″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 |