How far is Fargo, ND, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 403 miles / 649 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fargo (FAR) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 2 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Hector International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Fargo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Fargo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 403.427 miles
- 649.253 kilometers
- 350.569 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- 403.503 miles
- 649.376 kilometers
- 350.635 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 Fargo?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Hector International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fargo?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hector International Airport (FAR)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fargo generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 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 Fargo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hector International Airport (FAR).
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 | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W |