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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Twin Falls, ID?

The distance between Twin Falls (Magic Valley Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1071 miles / 1724 kilometers / 931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Twin Falls (TWF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1250 miles / 2011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 18 minutes.

Magic Valley Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Twin Falls to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1071.252 miles
  • 1724.014 kilometers
  • 930.893 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
  • 1068.465 miles
  • 1719.527 kilometers
  • 928.471 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 Twin Falls to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Magic Valley Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Twin Falls to Des Moines generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Twin Falls to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Magic Valley Regional Airport
City: Twin Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TWF
ICAO Code: KTWF
Coordinates: 42°28′54″N, 114°29′16″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