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How far is Roswell, NM, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Roswell (Roswell International Air Center) is 823 miles / 1325 kilometers / 715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Roswell (ROW) is 1015 miles / 1634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 3 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Roswell International Air Center

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823
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1325
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715
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Distance from Des Moines to Roswell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 823.154 miles
  • 1324.737 kilometers
  • 715.301 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
  • 822.879 miles
  • 1324.295 kilometers
  • 715.062 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 Roswell?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Roswell International Air Center is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Roswell generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 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 Roswell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW).

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 Roswell International Air Center
City: Roswell, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROW
ICAO Code: KROW
Coordinates: 33°18′5″N, 104°31′51″W