How far is Amarillo, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Amarillo (AMA) is 789 miles / 1270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 43 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Amarillo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Amarillo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 616.222 miles
- 991.713 kilometers
- 535.482 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- 616.012 miles
- 991.374 kilometers
- 535.299 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 Amarillo?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Amarillo?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Amarillo.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Amarillo generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 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 Amarillo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).
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 | Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Amarillo, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AMA |
| ICAO Code: | KAMA |
| Coordinates: | 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″W |