How far is St Petersburg, FL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and St Petersburg (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport) is 1126 miles / 1812 kilometers / 978 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to St Petersburg (PIE) is 1373 miles / 2210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 46 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to St Petersburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to St Petersburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1125.746 miles
- 1811.712 kilometers
- 978.246 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- 1126.816 miles
- 1813.434 kilometers
- 979.176 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 St Petersburg?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and St Petersburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
On average, flying from Des Moines to St Petersburg generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 St Petersburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
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 | St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St Petersburg, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIE |
| ICAO Code: | KPIE |
| Coordinates: | 27°54′36″N, 82°41′14″W |
Airlines flying from Des Moines (DSM) to St Petersburg (PIE)
| Allegiant Air |