How far is Wilmington, NC, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 994 miles / 1600 kilometers / 864 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilmington (ILM) is 1220 miles / 1964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 8 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 994.082 miles
- 1599.820 kilometers
- 863.834 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- 992.775 miles
- 1597.717 kilometers
- 862.698 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 Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Wilmington?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Wilmington generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 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 Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
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 | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |