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How far is Glasgow, MT, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Valley County Airport) is 784 miles / 1261 kilometers / 681 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Glasgow (GGW) is 1062 miles / 1709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 44 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Glasgow Valley County Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 783.855 miles
  • 1261.492 kilometers
  • 681.151 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
  • 782.591 miles
  • 1259.459 kilometers
  • 680.053 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 Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Glasgow Valley County Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Glasgow Valley County Airport (GGW)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Glasgow generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 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 Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Glasgow Valley County Airport (GGW).

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 Glasgow Valley County Airport
City: Glasgow, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GGW
ICAO Code: KGGW
Coordinates: 48°12′45″N, 106°36′53″W