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How far is Duluth, MN, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Duluth (Duluth International Airport) is 374 miles / 601 kilometers / 325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Duluth (DLH) is 405 miles / 651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 33 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Duluth International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Duluth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 373.674 miles
  • 601.370 kilometers
  • 324.714 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
  • 373.891 miles
  • 601.720 kilometers
  • 324.903 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 Duluth?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Duluth International Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Duluth?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Duluth.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Duluth International Airport (DLH)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Duluth generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 176 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 Duluth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Duluth International Airport (DLH).

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 Duluth International Airport
City: Duluth, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DLH
ICAO Code: KDLH
Coordinates: 46°50′31″N, 92°11′36″W