How far is Des Moines, IA, from Palm Springs, CA?
The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1355 miles / 2180 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1697 miles / 2731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 26 minutes.
Palm Springs International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Palm Springs to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palm Springs to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1354.867 miles
- 2180.446 kilometers
- 1177.347 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- 1352.540 miles
- 2176.702 kilometers
- 1175.325 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 Palm Springs to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palm Springs and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Palm Springs to Des Moines generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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 |