How far is Des Moines, IA, from Salt Lake City, UT?
The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 955 miles / 1537 kilometers / 830 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1074 miles / 1728 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 18 minutes.
Salt Lake City International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Salt Lake City to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salt Lake City to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 954.745 miles
- 1536.514 kilometers
- 829.651 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- 952.305 miles
- 1532.587 kilometers
- 827.531 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 Salt Lake City to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Salt Lake City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SLC |
| ICAO Code: | KSLC |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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 |