How far is Des Moines, IA, from Valdosta, GA?
The distance between Valdosta (Valdosta Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 940 miles / 1513 kilometers / 817 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Valdosta (VLD) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 24 minutes.
Valdosta Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Valdosta to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Valdosta to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 940.151 miles
- 1513.026 kilometers
- 816.969 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- 940.565 miles
- 1513.693 kilometers
- 817.329 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 Valdosta to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Valdosta Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Valdosta and Des Moines?
The time difference between Valdosta and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Valdosta.
Flight carbon footprint between Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Valdosta to Des Moines generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Valdosta to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Valdosta Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valdosta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VLD |
| ICAO Code: | KVLD |
| Coordinates: | 30°46′56″N, 83°16′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 |