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How far is Dothan, AL, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Dothan (Dothan Regional Airport) is 839 miles / 1350 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Dothan (DHN) is 1011 miles / 1627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 45 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Dothan Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Dothan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 838.896 miles
  • 1350.073 kilometers
  • 728.981 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
  • 839.540 miles
  • 1351.109 kilometers
  • 729.540 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 Dothan?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Dothan Regional Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Dothan?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Dothan.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Dothan generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Dothan

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

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 Dothan Regional Airport
City: Dothan, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DHN
ICAO Code: KDHN
Coordinates: 31°19′16″N, 85°26′58″W