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How far is Columbus, GA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 786 miles / 1265 kilometers / 683 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (CSG) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 786.075 miles
  • 1265.065 kilometers
  • 683.080 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
  • 786.351 miles
  • 1265.509 kilometers
  • 683.320 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Columbus generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W