How far is Des Moines, IA, from Billings, MT?
The distance between Billings (Billings Logan International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 800 miles / 1288 kilometers / 696 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Billings (BIL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 944 miles / 1520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 57 minutes.
Billings Logan International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Billings to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Billings to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 800.386 miles
- 1288.096 kilometers
- 695.516 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 798.598 miles
- 1285.219 kilometers
- 693.963 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Billings to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Billings Logan International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Billings and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Billings to Des Moines generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Billings to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Billings Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Billings, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BIL |
| ICAO Code: | KBIL |
| Coordinates: | 45°48′27″N, 108°32′34″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |