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How far is Prescott, AZ, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Prescott (Ernest A. Love Field) is 1124 miles / 1809 kilometers / 977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Prescott (PRC) is 1393 miles / 2242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 2 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Ernest A. Love Field

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Distance from Des Moines to Prescott

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Prescott. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1123.939 miles
  • 1808.804 kilometers
  • 976.676 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
  • 1122.088 miles
  • 1805.826 kilometers
  • 975.068 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 Prescott?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Ernest A. Love Field is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Prescott 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 Prescott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ernest A. Love Field (PRC).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Ernest A. Love Field
City: Prescott, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PRC
ICAO Code: KPRC
Coordinates: 34°39′16″N, 112°25′11″W