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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Duluth, MN?

The distance between Duluth (Duluth International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 374 miles / 601 kilometers / 325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Duluth (DLH) to Des Moines (DSM) is 405 miles / 651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 34 minutes.

Duluth International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Duluth to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 373.674 miles
  • 601.370 kilometers
  • 324.714 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
  • 373.891 miles
  • 601.720 kilometers
  • 324.903 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 Duluth to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Duluth International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Duluth and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Duluth and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Duluth International Airport (DLH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Duluth to Des Moines generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 176 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Duluth International Airport (DLH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Duluth International Airport
City: Duluth, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DLH
ICAO Code: KDLH
Coordinates: 46°50′31″N, 92°11′36″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