How far is Savannah, GA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Savannah (Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport) is 946 miles / 1522 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Savannah (SAV) is 1146 miles / 1845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 32 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Savannah
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Savannah. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 945.663 miles
- 1521.897 kilometers
- 821.759 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- 945.387 miles
- 1521.453 kilometers
- 821.519 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 Savannah?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Savannah?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Savannah generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Savannah
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).
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 | Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Savannah, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAV |
| ICAO Code: | KSAV |
| Coordinates: | 32°7′39″N, 81°12′7″W |