How far is Des Moines, IA, from Butte, MT?
The distance between Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 988 miles / 1590 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Butte (BTM) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1168 miles / 1879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 36 minutes.
Bert Mooney Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Butte to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Butte to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 988.061 miles
- 1590.131 kilometers
- 858.602 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- 985.709 miles
- 1586.345 kilometers
- 856.558 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 Butte to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Bert Mooney Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Butte and Des Moines?
The time difference between Butte and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Butte.
Flight carbon footprint between Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Butte to Des Moines generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Butte to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Bert Mooney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Butte, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BTM |
| ICAO Code: | KBTM |
| Coordinates: | 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″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 |