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How far is Cody, WY, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Cody (Yellowstone Regional Airport) is 803 miles / 1293 kilometers / 698 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Cody (COD) is 1013 miles / 1631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 40 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Yellowstone Regional Airport

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803
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1293
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698
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Distance from Des Moines to Cody

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 803.439 miles
  • 1293.009 kilometers
  • 698.169 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
  • 801.480 miles
  • 1289.857 kilometers
  • 696.467 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 Cody?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Yellowstone Regional Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Cody generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 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 Cody

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD).

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 Yellowstone Regional Airport
City: Cody, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COD
ICAO Code: KCOD
Coordinates: 44°31′12″N, 109°1′26″W