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How far is Huntsville, AL, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) is 606 miles / 975 kilometers / 526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Huntsville (HSV) is 775 miles / 1248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 36 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Huntsville International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Huntsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 605.568 miles
  • 974.567 kilometers
  • 526.224 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
  • 605.677 miles
  • 974.743 kilometers
  • 526.319 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 Huntsville?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Huntsville International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Huntsville?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Huntsville.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Huntsville generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 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 Huntsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Huntsville International Airport (HSV).

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 Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″W