How far is Columbia, MO, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 202 miles / 326 kilometers / 176 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia (COU) is 236 miles / 380 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 6 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 202.352 miles
- 325.654 kilometers
- 175.839 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- 202.525 miles
- 325.933 kilometers
- 175.990 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Columbia?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Columbia generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
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 | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |