How far is Charleston, SC, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Charleston (CHS) is 1179 miles / 1898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 12 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 956.663 miles
- 1539.600 kilometers
- 831.318 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- 956.006 miles
- 1538.542 kilometers
- 830.746 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Charleston generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |