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How far is Aberdeen, SD, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Aberdeen (Aberdeen Regional Airport) is 361 miles / 581 kilometers / 314 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Aberdeen (ABR) is 483 miles / 777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 26 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Aberdeen Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Aberdeen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 360.778 miles
  • 580.616 kilometers
  • 313.508 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
  • 360.520 miles
  • 580.201 kilometers
  • 313.283 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 Aberdeen?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Aberdeen Regional Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Aberdeen?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Aberdeen.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Aberdeen generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 172 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 Aberdeen

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

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 Aberdeen Regional Airport
City: Aberdeen, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABR
ICAO Code: KABR
Coordinates: 45°26′56″N, 98°25′18″W