How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 7 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Chattanooga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Chattanooga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 641.573 miles
- 1032.512 kilometers
- 557.512 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- 641.331 miles
- 1032.122 kilometers
- 557.301 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 Chattanooga?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Chattanooga?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Chattanooga generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Chattanooga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).
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 | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chattanooga, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHA |
| ICAO Code: | KCHA |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W |