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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Florence, SC?

The distance between Florence (Florence Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 914 miles / 1470 kilometers / 794 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Florence (FLO) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 53 minutes.

Florence Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Florence to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 913.505 miles
  • 1470.144 kilometers
  • 793.814 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
  • 912.513 miles
  • 1468.548 kilometers
  • 792.953 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 Florence to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Florence Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Florence Regional Airport (FLO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Florence to Des Moines generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Florence to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Florence Regional Airport (FLO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Florence Regional Airport
City: Florence, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLO
ICAO Code: KFLO
Coordinates: 34°11′7″N, 79°43′26″W
Destination 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