How far is Des Moines, IA, from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The distance between Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1547 miles / 2490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 56 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1315.437 miles
- 2116.991 kilometers
- 1143.084 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- 1316.599 miles
- 2118.860 kilometers
- 1144.093 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 Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Lauderdale to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FLL |
| ICAO Code: | KFLL |
| Coordinates: | 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″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 |