How far is Des Moines, IA, from El Paso, TX?
The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.
The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1126 miles / 1812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 44 minutes.
El Paso International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from El Paso to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from El Paso to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 971.979 miles
- 1564.249 kilometers
- 844.627 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- 971.736 miles
- 1563.858 kilometers
- 844.416 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 El Paso to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between El Paso and Des Moines?
The time difference between El Paso and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of El Paso.
Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from El Paso to Des Moines generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | El Paso International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Paso, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ELP |
| ICAO Code: | KELP |
| Coordinates: | 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W |
| Destination | 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 |