How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lewiston, ID?
The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1207 miles / 1942 kilometers / 1049 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1568 miles / 2523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 46 minutes.
Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lewiston to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lewiston to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1206.671 miles
- 1941.949 kilometers
- 1048.569 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- 1203.703 miles
- 1937.172 kilometers
- 1045.989 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 Lewiston to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lewiston and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lewiston to Des Moines generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lewiston, ID |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LWS |
| ICAO Code: | KLWS |
| Coordinates: | 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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 |