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How far is Greensboro, NC, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) is 829 miles / 1334 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Greensboro (GSO) is 1013 miles / 1631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 13 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Greensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 828.886 miles
  • 1333.962 kilometers
  • 720.282 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
  • 827.564 miles
  • 1331.835 kilometers
  • 719.134 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 Greensboro?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Greensboro generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Greensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W