How far is Orlando, FL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) is 1124 miles / 1808 kilometers / 976 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (SFB) is 1366 miles / 2198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 28 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Orlando Sanford International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Orlando
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Orlando. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1123.606 miles
- 1808.269 kilometers
- 976.387 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- 1124.193 miles
- 1809.213 kilometers
- 976.897 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 Orlando?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Orlando?
The time difference between Des Moines and Orlando is 1 hour. Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Orlando 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 Orlando
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
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 | Orlando Sanford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orlando, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFB |
| ICAO Code: | KSFB |
| Coordinates: | 28°46′39″N, 81°14′15″W |
Airlines flying from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando (SFB)
| Allegiant Air |