Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
Distance from Des Moines to Phoenix (Des Moines International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1149 miles / 1850 kilometers / 999 nautical miles.
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How far is Phoenix from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Phoenix. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Phoenix is 2 hours. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Phoenix, AZ
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 159 kg (351 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | 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 |
Des Moines to Phoenix flight path
Shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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