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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Dothan, AL?

The distance between Dothan (Dothan Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 839 miles / 1350 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dothan (DHN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1012 miles / 1629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 50 minutes.

Dothan Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Dothan to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dothan to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 838.896 miles
  • 1350.073 kilometers
  • 728.981 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
  • 839.540 miles
  • 1351.109 kilometers
  • 729.540 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 Dothan to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Dothan Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dothan and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Dothan and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Dothan to Des Moines generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dothan to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Dothan Regional Airport
City: Dothan, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DHN
ICAO Code: KDHN
Coordinates: 31°19′16″N, 85°26′58″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W