Distance between Redmond, OR (RDM) and Des Moines, IA (DSM)
Flight distance from Redmond to Des Moines (Roberts Field – Des Moines International Airport) is 1401 miles / 2255 kilometers / 1217 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 9 minutes.
Driving distance from Redmond (RDM) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1693 miles / 2724 kilometers and travel time by car is about 28 hours 14 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Redmond to Des Moines.
Shortest flight path between Roberts Field (RDM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
How far is Des Moines from Redmond?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Redmond and Des Moines. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1400.975 miles
- 2254.651 kilometers
- 1217.414 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1397.329 miles
- 2248.784 kilometers
- 1214.246 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).
Airport information
| A | Roberts Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Redmond, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDM |
| ICAO Code: | KRDM |
| Coordinates: | 44°15′14″N, 121°9′0″W |
| B | 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 |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Redmond and Des Moines is 2 hours. Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Redmond.
Time Difference
Redmond, OR
Des Moines, IA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 173 kg (382 pounds).
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Redmond (RDM) → Des Moines (DSM).
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