How far is Idaho Falls, ID, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) is 948 miles / 1525 kilometers / 824 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Idaho Falls (IDA) is 1145 miles / 1843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 24 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Idaho Falls Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Idaho Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Idaho Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 947.730 miles
- 1525.224 kilometers
- 823.555 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- 945.295 miles
- 1521.304 kilometers
- 821.438 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 Idaho Falls?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Idaho Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Idaho Falls?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Idaho Falls generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Idaho Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA).
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 | Idaho Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Idaho Falls, ID |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IDA |
| ICAO Code: | KIDA |
| Coordinates: | 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W |