How far is Traverse City, MI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 464 miles / 747 kilometers / 404 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Traverse City (TVC) is 640 miles / 1030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 59 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Cherry Capital Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Traverse City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Traverse City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 464.354 miles
- 747.305 kilometers
- 403.513 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- 463.487 miles
- 745.911 kilometers
- 402.759 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 Traverse City?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Traverse City?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Traverse City generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 206 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 Traverse City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
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 | Cherry Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Traverse City, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TVC |
| ICAO Code: | KTVC |
| Coordinates: | 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W |