How far is Des Moines, IA, from Salisbury, MD?
The distance between Salisbury (Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salisbury (SBY) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1131 miles / 1820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 30 minutes.
Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Salisbury to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salisbury to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 986.941 miles
- 1588.327 kilometers
- 857.628 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- 984.672 miles
- 1584.676 kilometers
- 855.657 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 Salisbury to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salisbury and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Salisbury to Des Moines generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salisbury to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salisbury, MD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBY |
| ICAO Code: | KSBY |
| Coordinates: | 38°20′25″N, 75°30′37″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 |