Distance from Grand Forks, ND to Des Moines, IA, miles and hours

Distance from Grand Forks, ND to Des Moines, IA, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 556.56 mi (895.7 km)
Line distance: 468.02 mi (753.2 km)
Road time: 8 hr 4 min
Air distance: 468.02 mi (753.2 km)
Time to flight: 55 min

Distance from Des Moines city in Iowa by road in south direction from Grand Forks, North Dakota state is five hundred and fifty-seven miles by car. There are four hundred and sixty-eight miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Grand Forks and Des Moines will take about 8 hours 4 minutes .

Distances between Grand Forks, ND and Des Moines, IA

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Grand Forks, ND

Country United States
State North Dakota
City Grand Forks
GPS Coordinates 47° 55' 31" N
-97° 1' 58"W
Latitude 47.92526
Longitude -97.03285

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


Grand Forks to Des Moines Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Grand Forks, ND to Des Moines, IA?

Mileage from Grand Forks to Des Moines by road is 556.56 miles or 895.7 km;

How far is Grand Forks from Des Moines?

There is 468.02 miles (753.2 km) between Grand Forks and Des Moines

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 8 hours 4 minutes

Distance Grand Forks Des Moines

Distance Grand Forks Des Moines
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 468.02 753.21 406.7
Driving distance 556.56 895.7 483.64

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

How far is Grand Forks from Des Moines? 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 Des Moines city is by plane, so check flight duration between Grand Forks and Des Moines. And dont forget to look at distance from Des Moines to Grand Forks. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Grand Forks to Des Moines.


How long does it take to fly to Des Moines from Grand Forks?

Flying time is about 55 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Grand Forks, ND and Grand Forks, IA

How long is flight from Grand Forks to Des Moines?

This flight will take about fifty-five minutes ;

How to get to Des Moines from Grand Forks?

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

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 55 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 54 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 50 min
Airbus 515 mph 54 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 Grand Forks, ND and Des Moines, IA. 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 Grand Forks and Des Moines. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

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