How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cleveland, OH?
The distance between Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 613 miles / 986 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cleveland (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM) is 658 miles / 1059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 14 minutes.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Cleveland to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cleveland to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 612.735 miles
- 986.102 kilometers
- 532.452 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- 611.152 miles
- 983.553 kilometers
- 531.076 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 Cleveland to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cleveland and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Cleveland to Des Moines generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cleveland to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cleveland, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLE |
| ICAO Code: | KCLE |
| Coordinates: | 41°24′42″N, 81°50′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 |