How far is Des Moines, IA, from Provo, UT?
The distance between Provo (Provo Municipal Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 949 miles / 1526 kilometers / 824 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Provo (PVU) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1090 miles / 1754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 43 minutes.
Provo Municipal Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Provo to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Provo to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 948.511 miles
- 1526.481 kilometers
- 824.234 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- 946.125 miles
- 1522.641 kilometers
- 822.160 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 Provo to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Provo Municipal Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Provo and Des Moines?
The time difference between Provo and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Provo.
Flight carbon footprint between Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Provo to Des Moines generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Provo to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Provo Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Provo, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PVU |
| ICAO Code: | KPVU |
| Coordinates: | 40°13′9″N, 111°43′22″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 |