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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Roswell, NM?

The distance between Roswell (Roswell International Air Center) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 823 miles / 1325 kilometers / 715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roswell (ROW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 5 minutes.

Roswell International Air Center – Des Moines International Airport

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715
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Distance from Roswell to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 823.154 miles
  • 1324.737 kilometers
  • 715.301 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
  • 822.879 miles
  • 1324.295 kilometers
  • 715.062 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 Roswell to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Roswell International Air Center to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roswell International Air Center (ROW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Roswell to Des Moines generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roswell International Air Center (ROW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Roswell International Air Center
City: Roswell, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROW
ICAO Code: KROW
Coordinates: 33°18′5″N, 104°31′51″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