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How far is Blountville, TN, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Blountville (Blountville Tri-Cities Regional Airport) is 698 miles / 1124 kilometers / 607 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Blountville (TRI) is 892 miles / 1436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 39 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Blountville Tri-Cities Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Blountville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 698.299 miles
  • 1123.803 kilometers
  • 606.805 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
  • 697.303 miles
  • 1122.200 kilometers
  • 605.939 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 Blountville?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Blountville Tri-Cities Regional Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Blountville Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Blountville generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 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 Blountville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Blountville Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI).

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 Blountville Tri-Cities Regional Airport
City: Blountville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TRI
ICAO Code: KTRI
Coordinates: 36°28′30″N, 82°24′26″W