How far is Columbia, SC, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 862 miles / 1388 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia (CAE) is 1080 miles / 1738 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 23 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 862.410 miles
- 1387.914 kilometers
- 749.414 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- 861.705 miles
- 1386.780 kilometers
- 748.801 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Columbia generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |