Distance from Des Moines, IA to Fargo, ND, miles and hours

Distance from Des Moines, IA to Fargo, ND, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 477.42 mi (768.34 km)
Line distance: 397.02 mi (638.94 km)
Road time: 6 hr 56 min
Air distance: 397.02 mi (638.94 km)
Time to flight: 46 min

Distance from Fargo city in North Dakota by road in south direction from Des Moines, Iowa state is four hundred and seventy-seven miles by car. There are three hundred and ninety-seven miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Des Moines and Fargo will take about 6 hours 56 minutes .

Distances between Des Moines, IA and Fargo, ND

This week Fargo, ND events

Des Moines, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City Des Moines
GPS Coordinates 41° 36' 2" N
-93° 36' 33"W
Latitude 41.60054
Longitude -93.60911

Fargo, ND

Country United States
State North Dakota
City Fargo
GPS Coordinates 46° 52' 38" N
-96° 47' 23"W
Latitude 46.87719
Longitude -96.7898


Des Moines to Fargo Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Des Moines, IA to Fargo, ND?

Mileage from Des Moines to Fargo by road is 477.42 miles or 768.34 km;

How far is Des Moines from Fargo?

There is 397.02 miles (638.94 km) between Des Moines and Fargo

How long is the trip between city of Des Moines and Fargo?

The driving time between two cities is approx 6 hours 56 minutes

Distance Des Moines Fargo

Distance Des Moines Fargo
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 397.02 638.94 345
Driving distance 477.42 768.33 414.87

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Des Moines, IA and Fargo, ND

How far is Des Moines from Fargo? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Fargo city is by plane, so check flight duration between Des Moines and Fargo. And dont forget to look at distance from Fargo to Des Moines. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Des Moines to Fargo.


How long does it take to fly to Fargo from Des Moines?

Flying time is about 46 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, ND

How long is flight from Des Moines to Fargo?

This flight will take about forty-six minutes ;

How to get to Fargo from Des Moines?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Fargo and Des Moines

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 46 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 46 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 42 min
Airbus 515 mph 46 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Des Moines, IA and Fargo, ND. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Des Moines and Fargo. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Des Moines, IA to Fargo, ND we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.