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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 833 miles / 1340 kilometers / 724 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 980 miles / 1577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 58 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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833
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1340
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724
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Distance from Des Moines to Albuquerque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 832.817 miles
  • 1340.289 kilometers
  • 723.698 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
  • 831.817 miles
  • 1338.679 kilometers
  • 722.829 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 Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Albuquerque generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W