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How far is Twin Falls, ID, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Twin Falls (Magic Valley Regional Airport) is 1071 miles / 1724 kilometers / 931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Twin Falls (TWF) is 1251 miles / 2013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 19 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Magic Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Twin Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1071.252 miles
  • 1724.014 kilometers
  • 930.893 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
  • 1068.465 miles
  • 1719.527 kilometers
  • 928.471 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 Twin Falls?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Magic Valley Regional Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Twin Falls generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Twin Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF).

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 Magic Valley Regional Airport
City: Twin Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TWF
ICAO Code: KTWF
Coordinates: 42°28′54″N, 114°29′16″W