How far is Cleveland, OH, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) is 613 miles / 986 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland (CLE) is 657 miles / 1057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 15 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Cleveland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Cleveland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 612.735 miles
- 986.102 kilometers
- 532.452 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- 611.152 miles
- 983.553 kilometers
- 531.076 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 Cleveland?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cleveland?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Cleveland generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 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 Cleveland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
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 | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cleveland, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CLE |
| ICAO Code: | KCLE |
| Coordinates: | 41°24′42″N, 81°50′59″W |