DEN to DSM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 947 km (588 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DSM to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Des Moines?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 947 km (588 mi, 511 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DEN to DSM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DSM is roughly east of DEN.
How is the DEN to DSM route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-DSM in IATA codes and KDEN-KDSM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Des Moines International Airport is DSM (KDSM).
| DEN | DSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Des Moines International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | KDSM |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 958 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #480 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DSM sits 4,473 ft (1,363 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to DSM
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 | Frontier Airlines | FFT | Frontier Flight | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Denver from Des Moines?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are 947 km (588 mi, 511 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to DSM?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and DSM takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DSM from DEN?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) lies roughly east of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to DSM?
2 airlines appear on the DEN-DSM route in the open dataset, including Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
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