How far is Des Moines, IA, from Jacksonville, FL?
The distance between Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1013 miles / 1629 kilometers / 880 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1228 miles / 1977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 27 minutes.
Jacksonville International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Jacksonville to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jacksonville to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1012.507 miles
- 1629.472 kilometers
- 879.845 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- 1012.720 miles
- 1629.816 kilometers
- 880.030 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 Jacksonville to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jacksonville and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Jacksonville to Des Moines generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Jacksonville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jacksonville, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAX |
| ICAO Code: | KJAX |
| Coordinates: | 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″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 |