How far is Des Moines, IA, from Spokane, WA?
The distance between Spokane (Spokane International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1245 miles / 2003 kilometers / 1082 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Spokane (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1488 miles / 2394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 4 minutes.
Spokane International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Spokane to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Spokane to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1244.754 miles
- 2003.237 kilometers
- 1081.662 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- 1241.799 miles
- 1998.482 kilometers
- 1079.094 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 Spokane to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Spokane and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Spokane International Airport (GEG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Spokane to Des Moines generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Spokane to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Spokane International Airport (GEG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Spokane International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Spokane, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GEG |
| ICAO Code: | KGEG |
| Coordinates: | 47°37′11″N, 117°32′2″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 |