How far is Gainesville, FL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 1036 miles / 1668 kilometers / 900 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Gainesville (GNV) is 1233 miles / 1984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 13 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Gainesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Gainesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1036.266 miles
- 1667.709 kilometers
- 900.491 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- 1036.789 miles
- 1668.550 kilometers
- 900.945 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 Gainesville?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Gainesville?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Gainesville generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Gainesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
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 | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gainesville, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GNV |
| ICAO Code: | KGNV |
| Coordinates: | 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W |