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How far is Cedar City, UT, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Cedar City (Cedar City Regional Airport) is 1068 miles / 1718 kilometers / 928 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Cedar City (CDC) is 1251 miles / 2014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 31 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Cedar City Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Cedar City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1067.663 miles
  • 1718.236 kilometers
  • 927.773 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
  • 1065.279 miles
  • 1714.401 kilometers
  • 925.703 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 Cedar City?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Cedar City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Cedar City generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Cedar City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC).

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 Cedar City Regional Airport
City: Cedar City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDC
ICAO Code: KCDC
Coordinates: 37°42′3″N, 113°5′56″W