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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Prescott, AZ?

The distance between Prescott (Ernest A. Love Field) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1124 miles / 1809 kilometers / 977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prescott (PRC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1394 miles / 2243 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 5 minutes.

Ernest A. Love Field – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Prescott to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Prescott to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1123.939 miles
  • 1808.804 kilometers
  • 976.676 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
  • 1122.088 miles
  • 1805.826 kilometers
  • 975.068 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 Prescott to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Ernest A. Love Field to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Prescott to Des Moines generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prescott to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Ernest A. Love Field
City: Prescott, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PRC
ICAO Code: KPRC
Coordinates: 34°39′16″N, 112°25′11″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W