How far is Alamosa, CO, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) is 710 miles / 1143 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Alamosa (ALS) is 912 miles / 1467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 4 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – San Luis Valley Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Alamosa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Alamosa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 710.202 miles
- 1142.960 kilometers
- 617.149 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- 708.900 miles
- 1140.864 kilometers
- 616.017 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 Alamosa?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to San Luis Valley Regional Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Alamosa?
The time difference between Des Moines and Alamosa is 1 hour. Alamosa is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Alamosa 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 Alamosa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS).
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 | San Luis Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alamosa, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALS |
| ICAO Code: | KALS |
| Coordinates: | 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W |