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Distance from Des Moines to Columbia

Distance between Des Moines and Columbia is 1388 kilometers (863 miles).
Driving distance from Des Moines to Columbia is 1761 kilometers (1094 miles).

air 1388 km
air 863 miles
car 1761 km
car 1094 miles

Distance Map Between Des Moines and Columbia

Des Moines, United StatesColumbia, United States = 863 miles = 1388 km.

How far is it between Des Moines and Columbia

Des Moines is located in United States with (41.6005,-93.6091) coordinates and Columbia is located in United States with (34.0007,-81.0348) coordinates. The calculated flying distance from Des Moines to Columbia is equal to 863 miles which is equal to 1388 km.

If you want to go by car, the driving distance between Des Moines and Columbia is 1760.83 km. If you ride your car with an average speed of 112 kilometers/hour (70 miles/h), travel time will be 15 hours 43 minutes. Please check the avg. speed travel time table on the right for various options.
Difference between fly and go by a car is 373 km.

City/PlaceLatitude and LongitudeGPS Coordinates
Des Moines 41.6005, -93.6091 41° 36´ 1.9440'' N
93° 36´ 32.7960'' W
Columbia 34.0007, -81.0348 34° 0´ 2.5560'' N
81° 2´ 5.3160'' W

Estimated Travel Time Between Des Moines and Columbia

Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 36 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 27 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 00 minutes
60 mph (97 km/h) 18 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 40 minutes
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