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RME to DSM: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)
937 mi
1,508 km · 814 nm
2h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
937 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 30m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- DSM — Des Moines International Airport · Des Moines, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RME
Near DSM
- OTM · Ottumwa Regional Airport70 mi away
- FOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport75 mi away
- ALO · Waterloo Regional Airport96 mi away
- CID · The Eastern Iowa Airport104 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RME from DSM?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Des Moines (DSM) is 937 miles (1,508 km, 814 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to DSM?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 30m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to DSM?
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