How far is International Falls, MN, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and International Falls (Falls International Airport) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to International Falls (INL) is 540 miles / 869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 20 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Falls International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to International Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to International Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 485.772 miles
- 781.775 kilometers
- 422.125 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- 486.044 miles
- 782.211 kilometers
- 422.360 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 International Falls?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and International Falls?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and International Falls.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Falls International Airport (INL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to International Falls generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 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 International Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Falls International Airport (INL).
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 | Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | International Falls, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | INL |
| ICAO Code: | KINL |
| Coordinates: | 48°33′58″N, 93°24′11″W |