How far is Wichita Falls, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) is 583 miles / 939 kilometers / 507 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Falls (SPS) is 676 miles / 1088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 51 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Wichita Falls Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Wichita Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Wichita Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 583.431 miles
- 938.941 kilometers
- 506.988 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- 583.997 miles
- 939.852 kilometers
- 507.479 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 Wichita Falls?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Wichita Falls Regional Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Wichita Falls?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Wichita Falls.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Wichita Falls generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 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 Wichita Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS).
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 | Wichita Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wichita Falls, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SPS |
| ICAO Code: | KSPS |
| Coordinates: | 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″W |