How far is Des Moines, IA, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 598 miles / 962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 7 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 480.755 miles
- 773.701 kilometers
- 417.765 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- 480.001 miles
- 772.487 kilometers
- 417.110 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 Louisville to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Louisville to Des Moines generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |