How far is Des Moines, IA, from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 475 miles / 765 kilometers / 413 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 603 miles / 971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 24 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 475.389 miles
- 765.064 kilometers
- 413.102 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- 475.469 miles
- 765.194 kilometers
- 413.172 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 Grand Forks to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Grand Forks and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Des Moines generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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 |