How far is El Paso, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to El Paso (ELP) is 1125 miles / 1810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 40 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – El Paso International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to El Paso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to El Paso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 971.979 miles
- 1564.249 kilometers
- 844.627 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- 971.736 miles
- 1563.858 kilometers
- 844.416 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 Paso?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and El Paso?
The time difference between Des Moines and El Paso is 1 hour. El Paso is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)
On average, flying from Des Moines to El Paso generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Paso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).
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 | El Paso International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Paso, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ELP |
| ICAO Code: | KELP |
| Coordinates: | 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W |