How far is Des Moines, IA, from Fargo, ND?
The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 403 miles / 649 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 2 minutes.
Hector International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Fargo to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fargo to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 403.427 miles
- 649.253 kilometers
- 350.569 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- 403.503 miles
- 649.376 kilometers
- 350.635 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 Fargo to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fargo and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Fargo to Des Moines generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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 |