How far is Abilene, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 711 miles / 1145 kilometers / 618 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Abilene (ABI) is 831 miles / 1337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 50 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Abilene Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Abilene
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Abilene. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 711.321 miles
- 1144.760 kilometers
- 618.121 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- 712.051 miles
- 1145.936 kilometers
- 618.756 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 Des Moines to Abilene?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Abilene?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Abilene generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Abilene
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W |