How far is Portland, OR, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PDX) is 1789 miles / 2879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 33 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Portland International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1470.963 miles
- 2367.286 kilometers
- 1278.232 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- 1467.172 miles
- 2361.185 kilometers
- 1274.938 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 Portland?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Portland International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Portland?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Portland International Airport (PDX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Portland generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Portland International Airport (PDX).
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 | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W |