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How far is Myrtle Beach, SC, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Myrtle Beach (Myrtle Beach International Airport) is 971 miles / 1563 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) is 1208 miles / 1944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 5 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Myrtle Beach International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Myrtle Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 970.982 miles
  • 1562.643 kilometers
  • 843.760 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
  • 969.964 miles
  • 1561.006 kilometers
  • 842.876 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 Myrtle Beach?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Myrtle Beach International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Myrtle Beach generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Myrtle Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR).

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 Myrtle Beach International Airport
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYR
ICAO Code: KMYR
Coordinates: 33°40′46″N, 78°55′41″W