How far is Des Moines, IA, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 862 miles / 1388 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1079 miles / 1736 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 21 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 862.410 miles
- 1387.914 kilometers
- 749.414 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- 861.705 miles
- 1386.780 kilometers
- 748.801 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 Columbia to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Des Moines?
The time difference between Columbia and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Columbia to Des Moines generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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 |