How far is Memphis, TN, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 490 miles / 789 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM) is 626 miles / 1008 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 56 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 490.419 miles
- 789.253 kilometers
- 426.163 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- 490.934 miles
- 790.082 kilometers
- 426.610 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 Des Moines to Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Memphis generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |