How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1149 miles / 1850 kilometers / 999 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1389 miles / 2235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 34 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1149.326 miles
- 1849.661 kilometers
- 998.737 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- 1147.770 miles
- 1847.157 kilometers
- 997.385 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Phoenix?
The time difference between Des Moines and Phoenix is 2 hours. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Phoenix generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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 | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Airlines flying from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)
| AirTran Airways |
| American Airlines |