How far is Des Moines, IA, from Alexandria, LA?
The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 706 miles / 1137 kilometers / 614 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 852 miles / 1371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 5 minutes.
Alexandria International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Alexandria to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alexandria to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 706.478 miles
- 1136.965 kilometers
- 613.912 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- 707.901 miles
- 1139.255 kilometers
- 615.149 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 Alexandria to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Alexandria International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alexandria and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Alexandria and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Alexandria to Des Moines generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″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 |