Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
Distance from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale (Des Moines International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.
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How far is Fort Lauderdale from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Fort Lauderdale. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1315.437 miles
- 2116.991 kilometers
- 1143.084 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1316.599 miles
- 2118.860 kilometers
- 1144.093 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 2 hours 59 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour. Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 165 kg (365 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FLL |
| ICAO Code: | KFLL |
| Coordinates: | 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W |
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