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How far is El Dorado, AR, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and El Dorado (South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field) is 575 miles / 926 kilometers / 500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to El Dorado (ELD) is 736 miles / 1184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 26 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field

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Distance from Des Moines to El Dorado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 575.185 miles
  • 925.671 kilometers
  • 499.822 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
  • 576.256 miles
  • 927.395 kilometers
  • 500.753 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 El Dorado?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and El Dorado?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and El Dorado.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD)

On average, flying from Des Moines to El Dorado generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 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 El Dorado

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD).

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 South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
City: El Dorado, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELD
ICAO Code: KELD
Coordinates: 33°13′15″N, 92°48′47″W