How far is Pocatello, ID, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) is 974 miles / 1567 kilometers / 846 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Pocatello (PIH) is 1200 miles / 1931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 15 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Pocatello Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Pocatello
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Pocatello. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 973.845 miles
- 1567.252 kilometers
- 846.249 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- 971.320 miles
- 1563.188 kilometers
- 844.054 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 Pocatello?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Pocatello?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Pocatello generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Pocatello
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH).
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 | Pocatello Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pocatello, ID |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIH |
| ICAO Code: | KPIH |
| Coordinates: | 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″W |