How far is Des Moines, IA, from Wichita Falls, TX?
The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 583 miles / 939 kilometers / 507 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 676 miles / 1088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 52 minutes.
Wichita Falls Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Wichita Falls to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wichita Falls to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 583.431 miles
- 938.941 kilometers
- 506.988 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- 583.997 miles
- 939.852 kilometers
- 507.479 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 Wichita Falls to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wichita Falls and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Wichita Falls and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Des Moines generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wichita Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wichita Falls, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SPS |
| ICAO Code: | KSPS |
| Coordinates: | 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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 |