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How far is Jamestown, ND, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Jamestown (Jamestown Regional Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Jamestown (JMS) is 613 miles / 987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 31 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Jamestown Regional Airport

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721
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Distance from Des Moines to Jamestown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 447.859 miles
  • 720.760 kilometers
  • 389.179 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
  • 447.700 miles
  • 720.503 kilometers
  • 389.041 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 Jamestown?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Jamestown Regional Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Jamestown?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Jamestown.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Jamestown generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Jamestown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS).

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 Jamestown Regional Airport
City: Jamestown, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JMS
ICAO Code: KJMS
Coordinates: 46°55′46″N, 98°40′41″W