How far is Des Moines, IA, from Savannah, GA?
The distance between Savannah (Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 946 miles / 1522 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Savannah (SAV) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1148 miles / 1848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 39 minutes.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Savannah to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Savannah to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 945.663 miles
- 1521.897 kilometers
- 821.759 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- 945.387 miles
- 1521.453 kilometers
- 821.519 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 Savannah to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Savannah and Des Moines?
The time difference between Savannah and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Savannah.
Flight carbon footprint between Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Savannah to Des Moines generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Savannah to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Savannah, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAV |
| ICAO Code: | KSAV |
| Coordinates: | 32°7′39″N, 81°12′7″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 |