How far is Birmingham, AL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Birmingham (BHM) is 825 miles / 1327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 53 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Birmingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 667.410 miles
- 1074.092 kilometers
- 579.963 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- 667.748 miles
- 1074.637 kilometers
- 580.257 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 Birmingham?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Birmingham?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Birmingham.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Birmingham generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 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 Birmingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
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 | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |