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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Orlando, FL?

The distance between Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1124 miles / 1808 kilometers / 976 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1367 miles / 2200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 38 minutes.

Orlando Sanford International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Orlando to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1123.606 miles
  • 1808.269 kilometers
  • 976.387 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
  • 1124.193 miles
  • 1809.213 kilometers
  • 976.897 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 Orlando to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Orlando Sanford International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Orlando 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 Orlando to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Orlando Sanford International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFB
ICAO Code: KSFB
Coordinates: 28°46′39″N, 81°14′15″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 Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines (DSM)

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