How far is Harlingen, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1079 miles / 1737 kilometers / 938 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1233 miles / 1985 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 9 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Valley International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Harlingen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Harlingen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1079.237 miles
- 1736.863 kilometers
- 937.831 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- 1081.665 miles
- 1740.771 kilometers
- 939.941 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 Harlingen?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Valley International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Harlingen?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Harlingen.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Valley International Airport (HRL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Harlingen generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 Harlingen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Valley International Airport (HRL).
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 | Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harlingen, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HRL |
| ICAO Code: | KHRL |
| Coordinates: | 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W |