How far is Des Moines, IA, from International Falls, MN?
The distance between International Falls (Falls International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.
The driving distance from International Falls (INL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 540 miles / 869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 21 minutes.
Falls International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from International Falls to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from International Falls to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 485.772 miles
- 781.775 kilometers
- 422.125 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- 486.044 miles
- 782.211 kilometers
- 422.360 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 International Falls to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Falls International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between International Falls and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between International Falls and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Falls International Airport (INL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from International Falls to Des Moines generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from International Falls to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Falls International Airport (INL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | International Falls, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | INL |
| ICAO Code: | KINL |
| Coordinates: | 48°33′58″N, 93°24′11″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 |