How far is Des Moines, IA, from Vernal, UT?
The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 831 miles / 1337 kilometers / 722 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 962 miles / 1548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 40 minutes.
Vernal Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Vernal to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 830.869 miles
- 1337.154 kilometers
- 722.006 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- 828.771 miles
- 1333.778 kilometers
- 720.182 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 Vernal to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vernal and Des Moines?
The time difference between Vernal and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Vernal.
Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Vernal to Des Moines generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Vernal Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vernal, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VEL |
| ICAO Code: | KVEL |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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 |